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greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 5 The Warlord’s Son by Jerry Beisler Warlord: a military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area.

ahki was an Afghan who spoke a streetwise version of five languages. In English, Sahki repeated the protocol for meet S ing the Warlord. “When he puts his left hand on his chapon, over his heart, you both do the same.” A chapon is a robe-type garment worn hanging shoulder to knee. My wife and I spoke Farsi. Sahki reminded us of the stan- dard Afghan six-part greeting of “How are you? How is your family? Is life good?” etc. that everyone in the country said upon meeting one another. I was instructed to add “and how is your father?” the specific, local tradition. Sahki added with body language to Rebecca “women touch each other on the shoulder with their right hand and stroke lightly along the arm three times.” Of much, much more importance, Rebecca would only look up when facing the Warlord and only answer any question “Insh’allah” which translates as “God willing.” The Warlord controlled an area that stretched beyond the national borders of two countries and across the political borders of two of Afghanistan’s provinces. It was said he could raise a 10,000-man militia, in an hour, to protect the trade route from Balkh, happen if I rode among the most skilled and fierce horsemen dur- Afghanistan to Chitral, Pakistan and its major cash crop — can- ing their National game. Nonetheless, I suggested, in Farsi, for a nabis. All that power was of little value to me. A load of hashish in second time, the idea of my limited participation in the game. Chitral, Pakistan needed to be linked up through possibly twenty- “And what do you think of your husband dying on the five different Clans on its next step to market. One of the Sultans Buzkashi ground?” the Warlord asked Rebecca. would try to take the load by force if, for no other reason, than to “God willing!” she replied demurely, averting her eyes to give the young men in his Clan some live action. Sahki, on the the ceiling fan. other hand, had no power. He I had been riding horses for two and a half years while liv- bought hash, bribed and ing in Afghanistan. I had my own stallion and Rebecca had her sneaked it to the biggest in- own mare. I was rock hard and in first class shape. Now was the country market — Kabul, the time to fulfill my recurring childhood dream of riding among the only place on earth I would best from the Steppes of Central Asia. ever do business with him. he Warlord’s wife appeared at a side door from the women’s Sahki was using quarters of the fortress. She wore a full length, floral pat Tterned garment of soft cotton and a delicate embroidered Rebecca and I, haggling Afghan style, and pitching the hat. The designs, color and style had changed little over the centu- idea of getting a “goodly ries. Heavy bracelets adorned both her arms. Children peeked and amount” on credit because a pushed through the doorway behind her. beautiful blonde, who could There was a pregnant pause before the Warlord invited her speak Farsi, meant a lot on the into the room. He introduced her to Rebecca with great formality ledger of potential . . . “bo- ending with “hanomn as mo,” “my wife.” The two women touched nanza for all!” in rough trans- each other’s right shoulder and then gently rubbed each other’s lation. arm. Rebecca was invited to “party” with the women the next day I was there to get this while the men watched the Buzkashi match. Baron of Hashish, not to let me Much to Sahki’s chagrin, this opened the conversation to play Buzkashi, but to let me be another appeal by me to partake in the game. Having to say “no” on the field, horseback, with- thrice to anyone was not something the Wali of the Hash belt was out just getting pummeled, familiar with and so there was no reply. We did agree to return the whipped and flipped. Some- next day to enjoy a promised lunch of lamb kabobs, rice pilov and thing Sahki assured me would the region’s culinary delight . . . melons. Sahki in Kabul

66 OrderOrder a a subscription subscription to to Greenkind Greenkind Magazine Magazine at at www www.ordergreenkind.com.ordergreenkind.com . . . Sheerik, the soft pliable, gold-flecked hashish never sold for export and gifted to the star Chapandaz of the Buzkashi. Sakhi claimed to have smoked it once and exaggerated the philosophi- cal revelations from it use. “Charas” is the Afghan word for hashish and even commercial varieties were potent. The key difference lay in the type of pollen “binder” used to form the patties, blocks or fingers most Westerners relished. The best was made of pollen mixed with drop- lets of water. Spit was added by the lazy to finish off a piece and, worst of all, a dollop of old motor oil was the binder for the big, commercial shipments created in the lawless tribal areas along the Khyber Pass. Sheerik pollen was so sticky it did not need a binder. We usually smoked marijuana grown from Mexican seeds culti- vated in our own biodynamic flowerbed. All hotels in Afghanistan above the rat-hole level had a nice garden on the premises. For our benefit and learning experience, Sahki quizzed any member of the staff serving us in the garden. Photo of author (note horse tack) “Tell them” he would point and ask “how the Wali deals with people he does not favor or who break the law.” Some would laugh We returned to our primitive hotel accommodations, two and reply while others whispered a response; but one answer traveling companions, and Afghan driver. One, Montreal Michael, evolved: “The Wali stakes them at the edge of town to be eaten was an intelligent, Canadian bookworm with an anthropologist’s alive by jackals so the people can hear their slow, fatal, anguished, curiosity and a photographer’s artistic gift. He was an accom- cries for mercy.” plished horseman as well. Motorcycle Mark, a twenty-one year old motorcycle-racing champion, was the other. Mark left his wife of two years, year old daughter, a houseful of trophies and corpo- rate sponsorships for the action and adventure of Central Asia, with his young wife’s blessing. Of course, adventure aplenty waited any and all who risked travel into the remote regions of Afghanistan in the early ‘70s. The ghosts and influence of famous conquerors past mixed with color- filled bazaars populated by Turkoman, Uzbek, Pashto and Tajak tribesmen hawking carpets, cloth, animals, spices and the current season’s harvest of fruits and nuts. To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling in The Man Who Would be King: “Sahib, accompany me and I will sell you a charm that will make you royalty!” We all hoped to find a valuable coin left over from the reign of Alexander the Great or a centuries old saddlebag from one of the smaller, now nearly extinct, tribes such as the Farz or Chador. Or, possibly, the legendary rarity of counter-culture-traveler’s-tales

Mark and Sahki with a flintlock rifle

ate the following morning we returned to the fortress for a delicious meal. Afterwards, the Warlord suddenly stated that L I could participate in the game and Rebecca would join the wives and daughters! The wife of the Warlord made a much more formal appearance and, through a cacophony of translations, offered “a day of henna, makeup, floral arrangements and a perfor- mance by one of the ‘musically gifted’ daughters.” I nodded my agreement to Rebecca’s acceptance, gladly, since I would not have to worry for her safety at an event not known for welcoming women. She had already seen Buzkashi with me in Mazar i Sharif and twice at the King’s tournament in Kabul. Before I could rush back to the hotel to get out of boxers and into briefs, jeans and cowboy boots, I had to endure a stand-up trim of my beard as part of the game day tradition. In addition, one of the Warlord’s attendants gave me a whip and a heavy, Sixteenth century miniature painting continued next page

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Buzkashi: a game played for centuries by the horsemen of Central Asia. A headless goat (buz) is pulled (skashi) to a goal at one end of the field after circling a marker at the other end. The chapadanz or players, begin preparing at age seven. The skilled use of a long, wooden-handled whip with metal tip, strong hands and the ability to absorb pain, separate the great players from the average. quilted chapon that offered the players a modicum of protection from horse bites and slashing whips. Michael and Mark were excited by the turn of events. Sahki berated me for the next hour with impassioned arguments like “I lose good customers to arrest in their home country or they get murdered in India or robbed in Iran or Pakistan but none have been dragged to death…stomped on by a hundred hooves!” A natural amphitheater of dune and desert bluff was the Buzkashi field. On one side was a concrete platform about six feet high with steps on the back. It was here the Warlord and other local dignitaries watched in safety. Sahki, Michael and Mark, as guests, were able to gain admission for sight lines and camera angles. After arriving in Afghanistan and taking a couple of horseback rides using Asian wooden saddles with a carpet strapped over it, Rebecca and I arranged for comfortable, leather saddles to be shipped over. I fretted at not bringing my own saddle. Suddenly, there was a stunning caveat to my participation. Montreal Michael The Warlord’s son was going along with me for the ride! Silent strained and pulled at the goat. A serious mis-step and a horse and seemingly emotionless, the boy settled on the carpet behind and rider, clutching the prize, went down head over heels in front the saddle’s wooden pommel while I balanced my boots on the of us. The boy and I sped past the downed horse that was fighting heavy metal stirrups. “Do not raise your whip!” were my only to regain its footing. The spill created a great cloud of dust and I instructions. was unable to see the rider. However, I had little time to contem- The Warlord stood on the platform and declared to the great plate another rider’s safety with horses flying at us from every equestrians “O True Believers, the Koran says ‘wage war against direction. After navigating through the charge, I turned my steed the infidels who are near you.’ I place my son in the saddle of this and glanced back at the action. The fallen rider was jumping back man so he MUST NOT be an infidel” . . . followed by something onto his horse and players were viciously going at it with each that Sahki would later say translated as “harm my son and you other. are jackal meat!” Then, with fists raised above his head, he bel- lowed “A stallion with bloodlines going back to Genghis Khan for the first to the goal!” The game started with a ceremonial pass of the carcass of the headless goat, carried between two retired champions, before the throng of a hundred eager horsemen. Then the melee, quasi stam- pede, cavalry charge, and primordial polo match began. It was instantly a fever pitch of screaming stallions, slashing whips, thunderous hooves and grunting, growling men. Though the focused and determined riders were, fortunately, avoiding the boy and me, the stallion we rode had a competitive mind of his own. It was either fight the spirited beast and risk rancorous behavior or slack the reins with cau- tion. Quickly the Warlord’s son and I were bolted into the fray. Mark, the fearless motorcycle racer, ran to ground level with the snapshot camera, clicking at everything in sight. Riders were spurring, rearing and pushing their frothing beasts to the limit. Slobber from the horses was flying. Blood started to flow from the riders. I was boot-to-boot and mane-to-mane. Di- rectly in front of us, two riders at full speed Buzhaski opening ceremony

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The author and the boy, left of center

The wooden saddle was more than uncomfortable. I eased About the author: Jerry Beisler wrote the book “The Bandit of Kabul,” a our horse over to the concrete platform. One of the Warlord’s men non-fiction memoir and counter-culture history of the 1970s. Much of rushed down to the field and took the youngster, now babbling the story is set in remote corners Asia. Mr. Beisler has also published and giggling with delight. political commentary, history, travel articles, video and music reviews as Though the game would continue for another hour, my well as three books of poetry. The photo above this introduction was taken Buzkashi dream was complete. during the events chronicled in: “The Warlord’s Son.” Unknown to me, I had accomplished a great feat. “You All Photos courtesy of Jesse Beisler Collection. Graphic design and photo showed my son the horse’s two back hooves going straight up to restoration by Looking Glass Photo, Berkeley CA. the sky,” said the ecstatic Warlord. “I have not been so happy for www.regentpress.net him since I kissed his penis the day he was born!” © Copyright 2007. All Right Reserved. Everyone was excited. Montreal Michael thought he had some amazing culturally worthy photos. Mark said, “Noth- ing in motorcycle racing compares, unless the drivers got to use a fightin’ stick on the competition.” As for Sahki, it was as if he witnessed a miracle.

n the semi-delirium that followed, Michael and Mark were invited into the Warlord’s compound. Upon en- I tering, I was shocked to see the result of Rebecca’s day with the women. Her blonde hair had become henna auburn. The Warlord presented me with a beautiful, color- ful Uzbeki chapon. The wives had already given Rebecca a silver scroll containing a lock of her formerly blonde hair. Then, the coup-de-gras: a small disk of Sheerik. “Look over here” Michael murmured and nodded as he snapped a “quick, pose” photo of us full style. Michael acted without a hint of any local protocol or custom. This angered the Warlord to the degree that the weather changed in the room. “Biru bahai!”or “get outta here!” said the Warlord, snarling through gritted teeth. And we did. The author and Rebecca

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I was asked to perform several interviews with It’s about sick people and their quality of life.” he says. Co-Op Staff, MMJ. Asked about his family life, he replied, “I spend quality time with my Growers, and MMJ Patients. The first in- daughter, before driving her to school in the morning and after picking her up terview was at a dispensary in Southern California in the afternoon.” You could tell by the smile in his eyes that he’s very proud last weekend. It was a warm and sunny November of her. afternoon. I had never been to this location before, I asked him about his thoughts on president-elect, Obama. “I hope he nor did I know any of the staff members. follows through. I would like to see the Feds stop busting dispensaries that I was promptly greeted at the reception window are complying with state laws. I want to see the Feds legalize Medicinal Mari- by one of the female staff. I was politely asked to show juana. It natural, works better than most pharmaceuticals, and has far less my doctor’s recommendation and driver’s license. I was side effects. If they closed me down, I’d be back in a short time, the Feds are then given the customary legal forms to read over, fill only hurting the sick.” out, and initial. I met a few of his patients as I was there. They all had one thing in I met the Proprietor as I entered through the se- common. They all felt like they were home. The staff and the patients really curity doors. He was a big guy, of Latino heritage, and I care about each other. Everyone seemed to be like family and they invited me assume somewhere in his mid- to late-30s. He had a into their family. shaved head, a Gotee and an abundance of tattoos. He As I mention earlier, you can’t judge H.R. greeted me with a warm “welcome” and firm hand shake. I’m not sure what I by his cover. He is not about numbers, but about was expecting to encounter, but I really got a lesson on judging a book by it’s people. He has a big heart and takes pride in his cover! I casually asked him why he chose to open a Co-Op/Dispensary, con- community. I wish most people held these long sidering the dangers. He said he would answer my questions only under ano- forgotten values. I am pleased to be the one nymity. Let’s just call him H.R. Many in his community are elderly, sick, and share his story. shut-ins. In his culture, he was raised to respect and take care of them. “I consider them family, what are you going to do? It’s not all about the money. — An anonymous patient

greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 11 Demystifying the Man behind the Mission: A Journalist’s Study Of Pro-Marijuana

Activist, Rob Griffin by Natalie Davis

Marijuana. Cannabis. Dank. Four-twenty. Marley. The Yellow Submarine. Weed. Tai Stick. Torch. Toke. Grass. Reefer. Skunk. Smoke. Ganja. Pot. M.J. Jane. Indo. Puff. Smoke. Hemp.

Rob Griffin Dope. Chronic. Bud. Poke. Burn. Funk. Buddha.

12 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com Cannabis sativa (or subsp. indica) is a psychoactive plant primarily used by smoking the dried flowers and subtending leaves of the female plant. The major biologically active chemical compound in cannabis is 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), commonly referred to as THC.

urrently a modern movement for legalization The site also sufficed as an interactive, online community of the cannabis sativa plant has taken strong where users could get involved in discussions, debates, ask ques- hold in American culture, especially within tions, answer questions, post polls, and seek advice from other the liberal sub-cultures of California. All over, users. C Not long after the launch of 420 Times, a similar site called, people are pushing for the recognition of the “Overgrow” which had a similar mission and provided similar substance as a medicine as well as the right to use it as a information was shut down due to illegal sales of cannabis seeds. recreational substance. Just how new is this, “modern” Too many members who once belonged to that site were left with movement? no online resources to trust, no online community to get involved As far back as the third millennium B.C., anthropologists have with and no direction whatsoever in what would come next in the found evidence of the inhalation of cannabis smoke. Cannabis was movement to legalize cannabis. known and used by the Hindus and other Indian peoples, the This was a major jump-off point for 420 Times. Being the Assyrians and other Mesopotamian peoples, the Scythians and only other leading cannabis community at the time, there was a other Scandinavian peoples, the Thracians and other Grecian/ sudden explosion of new members joining the site daily. How- Mediterranean peoples along with Native Americans, Native Af- ever, there was also a brand new birth of cannabis communities ricans, the ancient people groups of China and Russia and many, all over the internet. 420 Times was the original and first cannabis many more paleolithic to neolithic people groups of the ages. Us- community, however. “Overgrow” had a been a site targeted at ing cannabis is not new. Fighting for the right to use cannabis in information and instruction on growing and cultivating cannabis the modern political and government system of The United States Of America is new, however. Rob Griffin: Genesis of a visionary and cannabis awareness activist. He walks tall these days among the movers and shakers of the Cannabis and Hemp awareness movements. He has taken his message global. This article attempts to demystify and humanize the man behind the mission; the present journalist attempts to uncover the real Robert Griffin. while 420 Times brought so much more into the picture — mainly More pics of Celebrants at Cannabis Freedom Day. Leading one of the most intense and driven efforts in the the social cohesion of members of a sub-culture seeking to make political and social movements seeking to legalize cannabis is Rob- information accessible and promote the legalization of cannabis ert Griffin. “Rob,” as his fans, friends, online comrades, “420 Girls” as a medicine or otherwise. In 2003, 420 Times was renamed 420 and those involved in his movement prefer to call him by, began Magazine and given the new internet address 420Magazine.com. his mission in 1993 with the publication of a printed magazine As history unfolded, 2006 marked an unfortunate year in which which was titled, 420 Times. Soon after came the arrival of the print version of the publication became unavailable due to fi- 420Times.com, which was a forum and cannabis community origi- nancial obstacles which made hard-copy production of 420 Maga- nally created with the readers of 420 Times in mind. zine no longer an affordable option. Presently, the publication is The content of the forums was the beginning of the mission still active and released regularly although it is currently an online which supplied free and accurate information about marijuana to periodical which can be read on 420Magazine.com. If the reader pre- the readers and interactive users of the website. Access to world- fers, it may be received directly by email via a free email subscrip- wide cannabis news, information on cultivation of marijuana and tion option available on the website. Plans to reprint 420 Magazine the advanced horticulture that accompanies successful growth of with paper and ink are currently underway and the publication is this plant was provided on the site. Resources linking patients to expected to be hot off the presses again within the next year. prescribing and recommending physicians, legal information on As we seek to take this article to the main focus of discover- obtaining medical licenses, accurate facts about cannabis, reliable ing who Rob Griffin, the creator of 420 Magazine is, we must fin- statistics documenting the reality of how, when, where and by ish examining what his organizations are so that we can under- whom cannabis is used and for what reasons, along with informa- stand who he is with accurate knowledge in reference to his dif- tion on the medicinal effects, as well as factual documentation on ferent projects, organizations and publications. cannabis abuse and dependence amongst many, many other things. Pertinent to our look at Rob Griffin’s work is exploring what The site provided vast information on the use of hemp and “green” his “420 Girls” project was, is and what he hopes for it to be in the energy sources. The resources on environmental issues were pro- future. gressive and ahead of the time as well as informative and an en- 420 Girls located at 420Girls.com was launched in 1993 with couraging reminder to use renewable sources and take the initia- the precise goal of drawing more people into the legalization move- tive of recycling. ment through the attraction, glamour and sexual appeal of the nude All of this information could be accessed for free. The hon- figure of a woman. In explaining the site and its content accurately, est desire to utilize free speech to provide information cost-free the best description would be that of a website depicting nude was the first notable mission of Rob’s. continued next page

greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 13 ROB GRIFFIN — continued from previous page women smoking marijuana, posing with smoking paraphernalia, marijuana flowers and leaves, as well as modeling nude in medical marijuana distribution centers, hemp fields and marijuana cultivation rooms. The content would be considered 18+ and is also a site for profit. With a credit card, any adult can access over fifteen thousand photos of nude women of all ages, colors and backgrounds smoking, posing with and showing appreciation for the plant. All money earned from subscriptions to the site go right back into the financial demands of running 420 Magazine. 420 Girls is considered a division of 420 Magazine. Oftentimes 420 Girls is brought up in the most negative manner. There are many who have dismissed the site as pornography, photographed drug usage and serving to encourage illegal behavior. However, it needs to be stated that, first of all, the site is not pornographic. Pornography is defined in cultural anthropology as the depiction of sexual degradation of women and the presentation of obscene content which has absolutely no artistic value. With that in mind, take note that there are no images of vaginal spreads nor any sort of penetration on the site. Degradation is also not part of the site, either, as it should be noted that all photography is based on the choices of each model regarding how much or how little to show, in what positions she wants to pose for the photos and how much or how little sexuality she wants to display as part of the photography. Some sets are very sexual. Other sets remind the viewer more of being in an art museum. Some of the models are silly and laugh a lot in their photos. Other models maintain a sexy, “Come hither,” appearance. The women range from amateur models to porn stars to political activists, college students, grandmothers and random volunteers. They are White, Black, Asian, Native American, Indian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic and from all different countries, backgrounds, incomes and belief systems. Some have breast augmentations. Many do not. Some are super thin. Others are rotund. The website is definitely not a pornographic project and would fall more likely somewhere between the definitions of modern art and counter- culture erotica. More recently, in 2007, Rob Griffin released an absolutely The description just documented is accurate and describes amazing project based off of the 420 Girls. It was to be Rob’s first the book to the best ability in which it can be elaborated on. It is major published work in relation to 420 Magazine and the 420 available in several of the biggest European countries around the Girls division. The publication was a book titled, Naked Girls Smok- world and the preface is translated into several major languages ing Weed (with the subtitle, Best Of 420 Girls). The official book besides English. In the U.S., it is carried in large bookstore chains description is as follows: “Rob Griffin’s coffee table book of Can- such as Border’s Books and Music and Barne’s and Noble Books. nabis facts and photography, published by Goliath Books, features So who exactly is Rob and what is his mission? Rob’s mis- hundreds of tasteful photos of naked girls smoking Marijuana from sion was birthed from a marijuana possession conviction occur- bongs, joints, blunts, pipes, hookahs, vaporizers, posing with ring in 1992 while Rob was living in Maryland. Because Rob was plants, covered in buds and more. Each page includes an impor- then considered by law to be a felon of drug related charges, his tant fact about Hemp and/or Marijuana. right to vote was suspended permanently. No care or interest was Featured in the book are the top 420 Girls from the taken as to whether the possession was medical or not and Rob 420Girls.com website. Now between book covers for the very first was given the same caste in society as is given to major felony time ever. Could there be anything better? Playboy Bunnies, Pent- drug offenders — most often those involved with substances such house Pets and amateur models coming together and taking a stand as methamphetamine and heroin, or involved in crimes such as by creating cannabis awareness to the world. sales or trafficking drugs across state lines. Rob on the other hand Visionary and noted hemp and marijuana activist, Rob Grif- was in no way affiliated with illegal sales or trafficking of any- fin, has captured the spiritual essence of hot nudes smoking weed, thing, let alone any involvement with hard drugs. He had simply in vibrant images drawn from the vast archives of 420Girls.com. been the victim of an unfair and entirely undeserved conviction This full color hardcover edition exemplifies the vision of the au- based on unjust biases that are the result of a recorded, national thor, and the art of his photography. Rob Griffin walks on trend in lack of education concerning cannabis. Unfortunately, untrodden trails, once again.”

14 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com much of this suppression of education along with the spread of The very first photos the world ever saw in this theme and style false “data” is the agenda of our own government. were Rob’s original idea and creation and marked the launch of This was the turning point for Rob Griffin when he decided the 420 Girls division of 420 Magazine. Immediately following this to stand up, take action and form a movement to end the ridicu- popular feature came the similar versions of Rob’s idea, popping lous illegalization of cannabis. Maybe Rob could no longer vote, up all over the net like wildfire. but he certainly didn’t have to sit still or be quiet about it. Rob is, of course, a man of more things than just his publica- Rob’s mission was born. Legalize marijuana by a means of tions and photography. His heart proudly pumps the blood of educating the public or “creating cannabis awareness,” through Cherokee Indian which accounts for 50% of his ethnic heritage. online media, facts, information and a socially cohesive community. His own personal identity in terms of a licensed cannabis user Examined so far are the basics about Rob Griffin’s history, falls into three categories. He is an Ordained Minister of The Ha- mission and his online organization and community. But who ex- waii Cannabis Ministry which recognizes the daily use of cannabis actly is Rob and what does he do? Contrary to the opinion of those as a religious sacrament and permits the legal use of cannabis as a who do not actually know Rob along with those who have pre- protected religious practice to those belonging to the Ministry. He conceived notions of the man who runs it all on 420 Magazine, is also a legal, medical marijuana patient which allows him to le- Rob is not at all the playboy that one would imagine. gally buy cannabis from licensed collectives and use it as a medi- Rob is not flashy, rich, or a lady’s man. He doesn’t go out cine which is protected and lawfully governed under the State of clubbing. He doesn’t party. And he certainly doesn’t sit around California as cited in California Senate Bill 420 (HS 11362.7). Rob’s stoned all day. Rob’s work schedule could be described as twenty- Cherokee heritage also gives him legality as a cannabis user in the five hours a day, eight days a week, fifty-three weeks a years, three form of “Cannabis Hemp Rights,” which is an act of religious and hundred and sixty-six days of the year. The real Rob Griffin lives cultural protection for the Native American peoples’ historical and in a tiny apartment, cannot afford to own a car and subsists on ethnic use of the cannabis plant. inexpensive dinners at home and sandwiches. Rob Griffin spends Rob had a unique family life experience. With his father be- all of his time, that being from ing unavailable as a parent during early morning to the late hours Rob’s childhood, he grew up un- of the night, working diligently der the care and parenting of his on the mission site and helping “The difference between grandfather. His grandfather was individual people. He answers a renowned scientist and author of over fifteen hundred emails a 420 Magazine and High the famous academic book, The day and is constantly struggling Pennate Diatoms [by Norman G. to manage the website as well as Times is purpose, reason Jensen]. Rob’s relationship with his deal with one conundrum after grandfather was a caring and posi- another as each day goes by. In tive experience for Rob. Rob re- fact, Rob has actually divulged and point.” members his grandfather as the to the present journalist the ideal role model, mentor, teacher numbers on his first royalty and caring father figure. Just as his check for his recent book, Naked Girls Smoking Weed. To the reader, grandfather published a book about botany, so too has Rob fol- that would amount in rough description to only a mere $1300. lowed in his grandfather’s footsteps, albeit in a slightly different (The first royalty check is, for informational purposes, defined as nature however, and is now his own author of a botanical book, what Robert Griffin earned in the first six months since the publi- Naked Girls Smoking Weed. Rob hopes to one day complete one cation of his book). The royalties from the book went immediately of his grandfather’s unfinished studies in the cataloguing and back into the website paying for the costs of internet upkeep and analysis of diatom samples. round the clock site moderation. After fifteen years of blood, sweat and tears, what’s next for Proof of Rob’s lack of interest in monetary gain can be made Rob Griffin and 420 Magazine? Current projects and work under- clear in how he turned down a $75k (annual) employment oppor- way at 420 Magazine include production of a documentary about tunity from High Times. As we touch on the issue of other cannabis the community and mission as well as site expansion, technologi- publications, it is excellent to ask, “What makes Rob and 420 Maga- cal upgrades, fundraising, promotion, the reintroduction of the zine different from High Times and other well known cannabis print version of 420 Magazine, and more importantly, working to publications?” The answer to this is clear — the mission. While take the major political and social steps needed to propel the move- High Times and many similar magazines and websites support ment forward toward the mission goal of getting marijuana de- the legalization of marijuana, their primary goals are not about criminalized in the United States. the legalization and the political movement for the decriminalization of marijuana. These companies entertain the smoker and pro- continued next page vide plenty of content to humor and amuse along with plenty of promoting for the sales and purchase of marijuana seeds, THC- free entertainment “marijuana,” and smoking paraphernalia. How- ever, they completely lack the mission and the goal that Robert Griffin has stood for, built up and created a community and organization for. The difference between 420 Magazine and High Times is purpose, reason and point. It is also worth noting that Rob Griffin was the first individual to ever create a nude modeling project combined with cannabis imagery such as the 420 Girls “420 Girl Of The Month” competition. The original idea for this project was that of Rob Griffin’s.

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Until then, it’s fair to say that Rob will most definitely remain in his tiny apartment struggling to get by each month while working round the clock to continue his fantastic project of 420 Magazine. He will continue to answer emails, help others, provide support and advice and he will never stop fighting for what he believes in. 420 Magazine is still the number one, online cannabis community and information super highway for marijuana facts and information. It is still 100% free. Anyone can access the information and archives on 420 Magazine completely anonymously and with absolutely no cost or charge for access to any of the website or community. It is also bigger now than ever before and the most comprehensive site on the internet for up to date information about cannabis, worldwide cannabis news, cultivation information, and also has by far the most positive and enjoyable interactive community of individuals involved in the modern cannabis sub-culture.

Rob Griffin is thirty-eight years old and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. In what tiny amount of free time he has, he enjoys surfing, reading and occasionally getting to enjoy a rare moment of idle time. He is loved by many, appreciated by even more and supported by millions of people worldwide. www.420magazine.com/forums/cannabis-war- riors/81880-cannabis-warrior-rob-griffin.html

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greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 17 Deedub — Back to the Basics

eedub is a man on a mission to find en- that album in about three months ‘cause I felt like it was lightenment through music. His music time to put something in the peoples hands. Its not perfect, progresses from classic hip-hop such as, but I think it’s a solid introduction to show people some of DThe Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest. His what I have to offer.” D Deedub started hitting stages in the L.A. basin during vocals combine west coast slang (think Snoop Dogg), with east coast rhyme patterns (think Nas), summer, 2008. His most notable show to date was opening creating a gritty sound that takes hip-hop back to the ba- for hip-hop veterans, Dead Prez at The Blue Cafe in Long sics. Deedub records all his verses in one take to insure an Beach. Deedub will be performing at SoCal Rock Revolu- honest product that is reproducible on stage. tion sponsored by KROQ on October, 25th at Hollywood In 2008, Deedub formed Adamantine Entertainment Park. Adamantine Entertainment is set to release, The New in order to produce and distribute his music. Shortly after Age of Enlightenment Vol. II, in the coming months. forming the label, Deedub released, The New Age of Enlight- Deedub’s album, The New Age of Enlightenment Vol. I, enment Vol. I, with the intent of exploring life’s deeper is- is now available at Fingerprints and VIP Records, both lo- sues. Currently, the album is generating a buzz with the cated in Long Beach, CA. His music is also available at sexually visual single, Mezmorized and the ode to California www.myspace.com/deedubrecords with links to ITunes and free living, We From Cali, being heavily downloaded. The album downloads updated weekly. Stay tuned-in. also delves into everyman issues on songs like, Move Stop Also, to view Deedub’s extended biography visit and While the World Go Crazy, giving listeners ample food www.myspace.com/deedubrecords. for thought. Deedub says, “I wrote, recorded, and mixed

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greenkindgreenkind magazine magazine VVol.ol. III,III, No.No. 22 1199 A Disease of Modern Living — the Peptic Ulcer

by Dr. Garima Acharya and Dr. Deepak Acharya

kansha, a 22-year-old extrovert, worked in a telecom Peptic Ulcers, one of the most common diseases of the ali- office. She enjoyed freak-outs on weekends and loved mentary tract is a perennial problem encountered by the clinicians A eating hot, spicy food. At the office, Akansha skipped around the globe. The immediate cause of ulceration is digestion meals often, keeping herself going with cups of strong tea. of the mucous membrane by increase in the secretion of (acid and Soon she experienced a burning sensation at the top of her pepsin of the) gastric juice; the lining of the digestive tract breaks down and ulcers are able to form. Our intestine has a remarkable stomach that traveled into the chest. When the problem ability to heal itself as it replaces its lining every 72-hours. How- became severe, she visited her doctor and complained of ever, refined and nutritionally deficient food, as found in a typical stomach pain with gas. Her doctor discovered severe stom- western diet, can lead to health problems. Common complaints ach inflammation and advised Akansha to cut down on range from flatulence and indigestion to divertculitis and peptic spicy food, avoid irritants like strong tea or coffee and alco- ulcers. hol, and to eat regularly. Other than medications to treat the problem, diet has a lot We live in a stressful world with little time for ourselves. to do regarding prevention as well as healing the ulcer. Eating more The Western lifestyle rules our lives and ruins our health. Like fruits and vegetables (kiwi fruits, apricots, citrus fruits, carrots) Akansha, many of us suffer from such health disorders, but we protects the gut wall against further damage; it may also promote ignore and take antacids for temporary relief. But will that tempo- healing of peptic ulcers. Cabbage contains S-Methylmethionine and rary relief with medicines keep us going all our life? Or shall we is claimed to heal gastric ulcers and to relieve pain. Raw cabbage do something to get rid of this disease of modern living which juice (1 liter / day) is prescribed for 8 consecutive days to benefit when gets worst, and can develop into peptic ulcers. the sufferer. People suffering from peptic ulcers should avoid

2020 OrderOrder aa subscriptionsubscription toto GreenkindGreenkind MagazineMagazine at www.ordergreenkind.com.ordergreenkind.com strong black tea, because like coffee, it stimulates acidic gastric secretion and may cause irritation; instead they should drink weak tea with milk. Sufferers should also avoid alcohol and eating spicy food late at night, and meat extracts. Regular and frequent small meals of bland food bring relief. As many herbal medicines are known to be economical and free from side effects, interest in plant products has increased around the world. Plants have generated mankind a large diver- gence of potent drugs to assuage suffering from diseases. Herbal has now become a full-fledged wave, encompassing both health and beauty products. Though diet plays an important role in healing ulcers, herbs and herbal formulations do wonders and assist further recovery in the physical state of the ulcer patient. All the way from the val- leys of Patalkot and Dang, the authors bring to you the herbal miracles by the Bhumkas and Bhagats (Herbal Healers of Patalkot Abrus precatorius and Dang respectively) for curing ulcers. These herbal formulations are yet to be validated scientifically therefore, authors suggest you to consult your family doctor before the application of Pterocarpus marsupium (Beeja) bark (30gm) is crushed and this formulation. added in 500ml drinking water and put it overnight and filter it next day morning, drink the water in empty stomach. This pro- TRIBAL TRADITIONAL REMEDIES cess should be continuing for 4 consecutive days. Healers from Traditional tribal healers in Patalkot (a deep valley in Cen- Raja ka khoh village perform a different practice. They collect the tral India) have their own remedies for curing peptic ulcers. Au- bark and dry it in shade. One the bark is dried; they put it in an thor Dr. Deepak Acharya has worked extensively among these earthen pot half filled with water. To this, they add Aonla (Emblica tribal healers and came across various practices performed for officinalis) fruits (around 25, medium sized) and after 5 days, they curing this disorder. take out the bark and Aonla fruits. The filtered water is given to Root bark of Berberis aristata (Daru Haridra) of family patient for day to day drinking purposes and the Aonla fruits are Berberidaceae is used to heal the peptic ulcers. According to the given after meals everyday. According to them, this is a miracu- Bhumkas (local healers), 15 gms of dry root bark powder taken lous herbal practice to cure this disorder. Abhumka Herbal Pvt. along with honey is very beneficial. According to Rajelal a local Ltd. is conducting a thorough trial to validate it. healer, Acacia gum (Acacia nilotica) is very good and can relieve the pain. Acacia gum (20gm) is crushed and mixed in milk (100ml) and leaf powder of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) 15 gm is added to it. This formulation is highly effective. Rajelal has been practicing herbal treatments for more than 20 years and he claims to have cured several critical cases of this type. In another practice, tribals of Patalkot dry up leaves of Crab’s eye (Abrus precatorius) and simply ask to chew it to get relieved. Sap of leaf of this plant is thor- oughly mixed with cow milk and 5 gm Haldi or Turmeric (Cur- cuma longa). This mixture is placed in cold place for 2 hours and then it is given to the patient. It is said to be effective in curing peptic ulcer. A juice prepared from the Aloe (Aloe vera) gel acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be taken internally as a remedy for certain digestive complaints. In case of ulcers, drink 1/2 cup of Aloe vera (Aloe) juice twice a day for one month.

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Emblica offinalis KEY POINTS • Select four meals a day at periodic intervals. • While consuming, masticate food gradually • There should be no haste and hustle before and after meals. Relax your mind and body at meal hour. • Get away from rich, burdensome meals, and junk food that may not agree with your health. • Avoid food that is mechanically and chemically annoying (like, intensely hot and cold foods, strong tea, black coffee, alcohol, etc.). • Don’t torture empty stomach with smoking and drinking alcohol before meals; drink abundant of water between meals. continued next page

greenkindgreenkind magazine magazine VVol.ol. III,III, No.No. 22 2211 continued from previous page AVOID • Alcohol, strong tea, coffee • Raw vegetables and raw unripe fruits • Dry fruits (raisins, currants, figs, etc.) • Spices and condiments such as chilly, black pepper, garlic etc. • Excess sugar and sweets • Pickles and fried food WEEDTRACKER TIP FOR COLLECTIVES: • Rich and heavy puddings • Wholemeal bread and biscuits, hot buttered toast, coarse The biggest problem that Collectives have on WeedTRACKER cereals, and cakes containing dry fruits. is Shilling. Sometimes the lines between spam and content can be blurry, • Fatty fishes (such as salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines) and but there is clear line that defines shilling and it should never be crossed. salted fishes As defined by our forum guidelines, shilling is when an associ- • Highly seasoned meat, including bacon, pork and sausages. ate of a person (Collective) reviews or posts about goods (medicine, edibles, concentrates, etc.) and does not announce that association PERMITTED FOOD but also assumes the air of an enthusiastic customer to stimulate the • Dairy products (not fried) and milk drinks market and/or reputation of said person (Collective). In the past many • Milky tea Collectives have either created multiple accounts or have paid patients • Refined and well-cooked cereals (semolina, ground rice, to post positively about their dispensary. We consider these acts to be cornflour, etc.) shilling and intolerable. This type of behavior is not only a violation of • Green and yellow vegetables the Terms of Service but is completely contradictory to the intent of • Stewed and preferably sieved fruits, and fruit juices. this site. Admins and Mods have a variety of tools to detect multiple • Puddings like custards, jellies, junket, blancmange, etc. accounts for shill activity. Also, never underestimate your patients. • White bread and crisp toast, plain biscuits and cakes. This is a small community and what happens eventually gets back to • White fish (grilled, baked or steamed) us. In the past, patients have not hesitated to inform us of shills or • Chicken, mutton, lamb or tender beef offers for paid reviews. After a month’s course of medication and sticking to her If you shill, you will be banned and not only will you lose access new dietary regime, all of Akansha’s symptoms have disappeared. to our site but the respect and business of your patients. Today she is enjoying her weekend freak-outs and office work, WEEDTRACKER TIP FOR PATIENT FORUM USERS: without ignoring her balanced meals. Important note: The herbal practices mentioned in this article We often hear from users that they can’t login because they are for information purposes. Authors suggest the reader to take are stuck in an endless login loop. You enter your username and pass- every precaution before application of any formulation as the sci- word, it looks like youve successfully logged in and all of a sudden entific validation of such practices is still in queue. It is advised your back at the login screen, what gives? that the patient should consult their respective family doctors for Most login problems are cookie related. While the use of cook- any herbal treatment. ies on this forum is optional, they may (and do) enhance your experi- Acknowledgement: Authors are grateful to local herbal heal- ence of the site. Cookies are used to enable functions such as showing ers (details such as their names, addresses, practices are already whether or not a thread you are viewing has new posts since your last included in Bhumka Knowledge Digital Bank) for their constant visit, or to automatically log you back in when you return to the site support during the documentation of their herbal knowledge. after being away for a while. When you register, you will be given the option to ‘Automatically login when you return to the site’. This will store your username and password in a cookie, stored on your computer. If you are using a shared computer, such as in a library, school or internet cafe, or if you have reason to not trust any other users that might use this computer, we do not recommend that you enable this. If you have log in difficulties please delete your cookies and delete your cache. How do I clear my cookies? In Internet Explorer 6: • 1. Click the “Tools” menu. • 2. Select “Internet Options” from the menu that appears. • 3. Click “Delete Cookies” on the dialog box that appears. It will be in Dr. Deepak Acharya and Dr. Garima Acharya the center area of the “General” tab. DR. GARIMA ACHARYA is a Ph.D. from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, In Mozilla Firefox: India. She has written many popular articles on the web. She is a regular • 1. Click the “Tools” menu. contributor for various online portals and magazines. She can be • 2. Select “Options” from the menu that appears. contacted on [email protected]. • 3. From the dialog box, select “Privacy” on the left. DR. DEEPAK ACHARYA is Director, Abhumka Herbal Pvt. Ltd., • 4. Find “Cookies” on the main pane, and click the “Clear” button Ahmedabad in India. He writes popular articles for many internationally adjacent to it. known magazines and written more than 35 research articles in Your cookies should now be removed. You may want to restart International Journals of repute. 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22 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com Herbs relaxing Herbs not taxing HERB by Brian Peron Herb makes me happy Sometimes makes me nappy Herb has cousins I kicked out my old friends Rosemary and chamomile Johnny red and Johnny black When they visit I told them to go How good I feel And don’t come back The Walker’s cousin Hiram I have a new friend Tried to stop by Herb is his name I told him get lost He visits with me Don’t even try Time and again Herb and I are going to stick Herb is mild together Herb is kind Herb and I make for a happy fella Herb is soothing To my mind © Brian Peron

On Evolution & Mercury’s Retrograde by Melissa Soriano, Toking M.D.

he purpose of Mercury retrograde is to reflect 2. Have a firm foundation & a flexible being. and revise our life and our connection with re- 3. Simplify. T ality. A planet is in retrograde when it appears 4. Face and free yourself from all fears, denials, toxic to be moving backwards from our perspective here on behavior and people. Earth. Mercury’s retrograde happens every 3 months for 5. If you come from a place of love and respect for all, a period of 3 weeks, in this time it is moving at a differ- there are no regrets. ent pace and is physically closest to the earth. Our last 6. What comes around goes around. retrograde was September 24th – October 15th. The next 7. Illuminate all dark corners of your mind and spirit one will be January 11th-31st. with openness and faith. When Mercury is in retrograde, it is a time of re- 8. Know that what you have is enough, as long as there birth, reinvention, recreation. It is an amazing period of is love. endings and beginnings. This is the time to rid oneself of old ways of thinking that are no longer needed, and 9. A genuine presentation & calm approach has pro- do some effective inner observation & progression. New found influence. energy, feelings and events happen in this time. See 10. Project and manifest the change you want to be. those seemingly frustating events as opportunities for 11. Practice positivity in every thought, action & word. growth and enlightenment. 12. Give more. Consume less. Now that we have emerged from this last retrograde intact and with a new president, it’s essential that May all of you be blessed with warmth, love and we practice the lessons learned. enlightenment. Merry Christmas & New Year! Have a happy holiday! Top 12 lessons of Mercury’s last retrograde: Cheers & peace, 1. Slow down enough to know what your heart and Melissa Soriano, soul has to tell you. Toking M.D.

greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 23 Oh So Sweet — The Wonderful World of Honey by Rachel Perlstein

Some favorite honeys: Snyder’s Capping Honey Raw and Unfiltered, Never Heated Snyder’s Eucalyptus Sage Raw Honey Marshall’s Farm Natural Infused Lavender Honey Clauses Bees Honey San Francisco Neighborhood Honey’s (Produced by City Bees which is part of San Francisco Beekeepers’ Association)

Where you can find them: Ferry Building Farmers Market Noe Valley Farmers Market Say Cheese, 856 Cole Street in San Francisco Bryan’s Grocery, 3445 California Street in San Francisco VerBrugge Meat-Fish Poultry market in Oakland Mr. Marcel Gourmet Market in LA’s Farmers Market Westwood Farmers Market in Southern California

Online: www.citybees.com/honeylist.htm www.honeyrunapiaries.com/ www.marshallshoney.com/

ho doesn’t love nature’s candy? For the longest time I believed that raisins were nature’s O.G. candy. How- W ever, more and more I have been increasingly drawn towards the uniqueness of honey. The flavors in honey are greatly affected by their environment, and the specific flowers bees are feasting on. This gives wonderfully different flavors, colors and aromas with distinctive backgrounds. Understandably, with all of these factors affecting honey, beekeeping and running apiaries has become quite an important art. About a third of what we humans eat is taken from plants that were pollinated by insects. Eighty percent of this polli- nation is done by the ever important bee. Bees start this process by gathering pollen from their sur- roundings. Eventually they produce honey by gathering nectar from flowers and blossoms. Bees suck the nectar out with their tongues into their “honey stomach”. This second, separate stomach is intended only for storing nectar. The first stomach is used for regular stomach activity. A bee’s honey stomach can hold up to 70 mg of nectar, which is exactly how much the bee weighs pre- storage. Getting this stomach full requires visiting anywhere from

100 to 1,500 flowers and flying around two miles every time they Sanchez leave the hive. It takes about 555 worker bees to create 1 pound of honey.

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Honeycomb complex sugars (nectar) into simple sugars. The bees then take their candy and buzz around depositing it into the combs within the hive. Once the syrup sits for a bit the water evaporates and the syrup thickens into what is known as raw honey. Worker bees help speed up this process by fanning the syrup with their wings. When the syrup is at a perfect viscosity the bees seal off the compart- ment of the comb with wax. It can then be stored for years without any further preservation. Honey is a great byproduct graciously received through a natural processes occurring in our environment. By gathering pollen, bees are able to pollinate a third of what we consume. Since at least 700 BC, humans have been using honey for their healing properties. Ingesting local honey helps the body to control and adept allergies that can form from constant exposure to certain local allergens. Honey is a natural immune system booster and contains car- bohydrates that give fast acting and sustained energy. It is said ingesting a spoonful of honey before a work-out will add to stamina. Not only can honey be used as an antibiotic, but it is also an antioxidant. Used as a home-remedy, honey can fight athlete’s foot, arthritis pain, yeast infection, sore throat, and burns and can help external wounds stay clean by covering the wound and keeping infections out.

Raw honey also promotes healing and can reduce inflam- Sanchez mation; it even helps with scars and pain. Honey contains many beneficial amino acids and vitamins B1, B2, B5 and B6. Minerals

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greenkind magazine Vol. III, No. 2 25 continued from previous page Honey Recipes such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phospho- rous, potassium and zinc are also present within honey and have Honey Cough Syrup the power to make one feel good. Many people also desire honey What you will need: in treating skin and hair. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper When used in cooking, honey can be a perfect accompani- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger ment. Long ago, honey was expensive and only the wealthy could 1 tablespoon honey afford to cook with it. Now, however, honey’s naturally different 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice flavors can perfectly accompany many dishes for an affordable 2 tablespoons water price. It produces a great flavor in the best of teas, and as an all- Instructions: natural sugar substitute, or best of all, pairing honey with a good Slowly bring mixture to a boil in a small sauce pan. Once cheese. it has boiled, remove from heat and let it cool down to Honey is easily accessible. Almost every town in America warm before drinking. has access to local apiaries, or honey locally produced. This means Alternatives: we can support our local economies, help ourselves and help our ecosystem by buying local honey. A shot of rum or whisky added right before the drink is Continued support is needed because many sources say that consumed will help create an extra calming effect. the number of honey bees is decreasing which has the potential to Relaxing Honey Bath be devastating. What is known is that the world has been benefit- What you will need: ing from the miracle of bees since ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and 2 ounces of honey Greece. The next time you see one buzzing around your head try 7 drops of lavender oil to remember how precious they are to our world and well-being. Instructions: Mix together in a glass jar with a lid. In the course of her lifetime, a worker bee will produce Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey-lavender mixture to your 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey. bath water. It will help to relax and combats insomnia. The The honeybee is not born knowing how to make honey; leftover mixture can be stored in the covered glass the younger bees are taught by the more experienced ones. container for later use.

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Incarcerated Medical Marijuana Activist Soul Awake Stephanie Landa Discusses Prison Discipline by Stephanie Landa

he place where I currently reside has a lot of names, “the trying to get each other’s attention or the attention of the guards. hole,” “solitary confinement,” or the prison’s official moni- I read and write during those late night hours. I discovered Tker, “Special Housing Unit.” The prison guards refer to it that at 4AM there’s enough warm water (just barely) to shower. as the “SHU.” Needless to say, I’m chronically sleep deprived and try to sleep I’m here because I smoked a joint. This is a legal activity for whenever it’s quiet enough to do so. me any where else in California, as I am a medical marijuana pa- I’m subjected to weekly urine tests. For some reason they seem tient with some pretty extreme pain issues. However, when I en- to come for me always when I’ve finally managed to fall asleep. I get gage in this activity while confined to federal prison, it is a viola- up, get dressed, am cuffed and then have to remain in the testing tion of prison policies. After a series of hearings, I was sentenced area until I’ve consumed enough water to pee. to solitary confinement. The water here tastes so foul I suspect it’s contaminated, There are 464 concrete blocks that comprise this cell. It’s a 4 but I drink it any way, as the test is mandatory. The sinks are all of by 6 foot cell, with a shower and toilet unit crammed into one end. one piece with the toilets, it’s most unhealthy. The sink is connected to the toilet, the toilet has no seat, it’s all of I always test negative, but part of the torture is waiting to one piece and quite disgusting. hear. Because I;m growing very thin, I worry that I may be eating The floor is bare concrete. There’s a steel door with a slot at through some very old fat stores containing THC. the bottom, everything we receive comes through that slot. To- The only other time I leave my cell is for recreation several wards the top of the door is a window the guards can look through times a week. I am cuffed and taken to a giant outdoor cage where to check on us. it is allowed to walk around for forty minutes. This happens early The cell’s floor space is about the same as a double bed. I in the morning, there is no sunlight and it’s very cold. share this with between one and three other people, depending However, I go whenever I can, and try and breathe deeply, on how crowded the prison is. If you have a double bed, stand on it’s the only fresh air I’ll experience. The fetid stench of the cell is it with two other people, then try moving around. This will give all I’ll breathe for the rest of the day. you some idea of how cramped it is. Lately I’ve had no recreation time, the guards insisted on There is no air circulation to speak of, the cell is always cuffing me in such a manner that it was too painful to bear. Rather damp and cold. The air is barely breathable, because the stench than cuffing me in front, they pulled my left arm as far as it would from eliminated waste simply hangs in the air of the tiny cell. It go behind me, then connected it to my right arm in front with sets makes it difficult to eat without gagging. It’s like trying to eat of cuffs. This was heavy and felt like it was pulling my badly in- dinner while being forced to stand directly over a rubbish bin jured right arm out of the shoulder socket. Rather than endure the filled with fresh human waste. considerable pain, I simply stopped going outside. There is no privacy in the toilet area. You do whatever you The Landa Prison Outreach Program, my friend Sarah started have to do in front of your fellow cellmates. If the guards happen in my honor, wrote letters and made enough noise that I am now to peer through the window, they get a show as well. cuffed in front and can go outside again. I am very grateful to her Guards and correctional staff peer through the small win- because without that forty minutes a day of fresh air, I felt like the dow in the steel door to see if the inmates are OK and to do the walls were closing in on me and I was truly going mad. count. You feel like an animal in a zoo. Every time they count us, There is no TV, radio, newspapers, or other mechanism that they bang on the door to make sure we jump. I guess they-re try- would tell me what’s going on in the world. Everything I know ing to make sure we’re still alive, without having to open the door. about the presidential election, or anything else for that matter, is There is no window to look out of, and the lights are kept on because people write to me, or send me magazines. 24-hours a day. I only know that another day has gone by because I have been in the SHU for an exhausting two months. I am in the count is at 10 AM, 4PM, 9PM, 12AM, 2AM, and 4AM, and it severe pain, which makes it difficult to remain positive as hard as I doesn’t vary. try. But I will continue to try because it seems to annoy my captors. It’s how I keep time, because there is no other way to tell if When the mail arrives, which is my constitutional right, the it’s day or night. I have only one they cannot take away from me, my strength gets a boost. not figured out why they I am deeply grateful for everyone who keeps me in their hearts and have to count us six times pen. a day, we can’t go any- I am so lucky to be part of a community that is compassion- where. ate. The letters, paperback books and magazines people have sent I am usually awake are the only reason I’m still sane, I’m sure of it. from midnight to 6AM I write to everyone who writes to me. The magazines and

incarceration because the snoring of paperback books help me make friends out of my constantly chang- to my fellow cell mates ing cellmates, as well as keeping me connected to the world. Please, makes it impossible to all of you, keep writing, you are the only reason I’m making it prior sleep. Still, it’s quieter through this. My address is: than during the day Stephanie Landa — Prisoner 09247-800 when the inmates yell in- Dublin FCI — Special Housing Unit cessantly back and forth, 5701 8th Street, Camp Parks, Dublin CA 94568

Stephanie

greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 31 Dispensing —IndianIndian StyleStyle

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ometimes to find a miracle all you have to do is open “oatmeal cookie” edibles, bhang lassies — a very tasty yogurt/ your eyes. We had been traversing around the subcon- milkshake like drink, and a few types of gooey black hash from tinent for endless days by this point, the latest stint various surrounding regions. It took my stunned senses a few brought on a fourteen-hour-long bus ride across the moments to intake the beautiful sight I had stumbled upon, be- SS Thar desert in the state of Rajastan, India; to a small wildered incomprehension; and for my jaw to recoil from resting city named Jaislimer; stranded by barren landscapes only a stones on my shoelaces. throw from the Pakistani border. A giant menacing fort perches on a hilltop, shadowing the red sandstone town, ramparts guard- ing high over the unassuming plains. The day had been spent wandering the curving, narrow, market-lined streets, everything imaginable for sale, sensory over- load, traditional music blares through tinny overburdened speak- ers. Motorized traffic is routed only on certain avenues, but free- roaming cows and bulls are always offered the right of way, bi- cycles and scooters zip to and fro, while foot travelers swarm most populous, a conglomeration of transportation. On the way back towards our hotel of choice, located deep inside the impenetrable fort, we stumbled upon a Government authorized Bhang shop. At first I thought they had misspelled a word (have seen a sign that read “child beer” instead of chilled beer) and perhaps they meant “bong” shop . . . making it a pipe and paraphernalia store. This was actually an Indian version of a dispensary. The menu included bud for sale by grams; medicated

3232 OrderOrder aa subscriptionsubscription toto GreenkindGreenkind MagazineMagazine atat wwwwww.ordergreenkind.com.ordergreenkind.com Fort overlooking town of Jaislimer, India

The cookies came in two strengths, regular and double, left alone. The state of Rajastan is dry, no alcohol anywhere for which of course I opted for the latter, a half dozen of the strong purchase, strictly enforced, no exceptions, sneak in your own if indica treats. The store is owned by a father son partnership, oper- you will, drink discreetly out of the scornful public eye. This prov- ating steadily for the last fourteen years, today the younger of the ince is also vegetarian, totally meatless, a farm animals paradise; duo mans the counter. He offers me a strong dose lassie, a bit thick the town of Pushkar (the birth place of Gandhi and our previous going down, the plant material ground into the mixture, but nev- stop) goes as far as being completely vegan! ertheless these shakes pack quite a punch. The bud was measured Out here in Jaislimer they still fare wise in the ways of herbal on a balance scale, lead weights countering the medicine, a genuine medicine, ancient knowledge not given up for modern substitutes, old style feel; half an ounce ran the rupee equivalent of ten dollars; readily available to anyone willing, no cards or identification re- don’t need to stock up too much quantity . . . in a few days we are quired. I thanked him for his hospitality, wished him the best of taking a flight inside the country towards the beaches of Goa. luck, taught him the hand slap-knuckle tap exit salutation, and A chunk of dark blonde Afghani hash, my professional guess happily went on my way. about 2 grams (or in this case the third smallest weight), the self proclaimed top notch, best in show retails for about seven dollars in rupee exchange. The man sold me a small white porcelain, blue ink monkey face, silver tin stem hash pipe, and threw in a pack of king size rolling papers. The shop owner claimed no danger concerning the bringing of buds, hash, and edibles anywhere between states as long as no international borders are crossed; after all the products are sold at a government sanctioned store front. The bud had no name, realistically it was mediocre grade, but since I haven’t had access to cannabis for several weeks, the effects where top notch. The medicated drink made my lips curl and stick to my teeth, uncontrollable laughter, really fun relaxing high, it has been a while since being lifted. The owner does not participate in partaking, which I found odd, but as long as he keeps providing this service, the lone warrior, I can only shake his hand and give his praises. I told him of the California medicinal marijuana community, dispensaries, quality of growing, and the treacherous com- plications the federal government belabors on patients. My new Indian friend told me his establishment has never been hassled since inaugural commissioning, so far removed, well enough is Fruit vendors in Jaislimer

greenkind [email protected] magazine Vol.V III,ol. NIII,O. No.2 2 3333 Welcoming California’s Medical Cannabis Patients with Open Arms Redwood City’s Patient Cooperative Resource Center by Marcella Sanchez

he Patient Cooperative Resource Center, A trusted and qualified caregiver is the one a located in Redwood City, is breaking new patient can call to pick-up prescriptions from the T ground by establishing the first patient’s lounge pharmacy and to go to the dispensary. The caregiver and resource center in California. Although, they are acts on behalf of the patient and will note the patient’s not a dispensary, the center is a place where patients preferences in strains, edibles, and extracts to ensure come to socialize and medicate using one of the each patient receives the most suitable, best quality premium vaporizers. The center encourages patients to medication available. become involved in the community through many The Patient’s Choice Resource Cooperative associated community-based programs. opened in November and new programs and services Membership is required and can easily be obtained are being added weekly. There is good company and free by visiting the Cooperative with a valid doctor new friends to meet at PCRC, so head-on-over to 5th recommendation or verifiable card such as the California Avenue in Redwood City, and share your ideas with State Card or the Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative patients and staff. PCRC is an innovative concept Card. There is a little paper-work to complete to become conceived and inspired by patients. Gone are the days a member, but the process is simple and shouldn’t take of feeling isolated or unsupported. There is a friend, a more then a couple of minutes. PCRC is open to the caregiver, and supportive people ready to share time, public, however the Patient Medicating Lounge is only experiences, laughter and medicine with you. available to verified patients. Once membership is obtained, new members will Patient’s Choice Resource Cooperative receive a monthly calendar and that’s when the fun 171 5th Ave., Suite 107 begins. Meetings for most community-related Redwood City, CA 94063 organizations like: Americans for Safe Access (ASA) Open: Monday through Friday 10am-6pm and PCRC member gatherings are listed. Also, weekly meeting are held for support groups for Graves Disease and AIDS patients. Therapeutic massage is available during business hours on the 23rd of every month and no appointment is necessary. Also continental-styled breakfast is served from 10-11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. All membership service’s and supports are provided to members free of charge. The Patient Vaporizing Lounge can supply small amounts of high-grade medicine for members to use on-site in the lounge for a small donation. PCRC also brings together patients and caregivers. With so many dispensaries being closed in the east bay, patients are finding it difficult to travel the distances required to find medicine. Those needing assistance in finding a responsible, verified caregiver, can find a match at PCRC.

34 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com San Francisco 2nd Annual Cannabis Cup 2008

by Staff afe Cocomo was the perfect venue for the San pipe filled to the brim with some tasty medicine requiring Francisco Cannabis Cup, 2008. With cozy outside several large-lunged patients to ignite as well. C The judges opened the judging bags to find everything tables snuggled in a garden setting, patients and judges gathered excitedly as the evening got underway. needed to judge the samples of medicine. Groups of patients Indoors the Los Marijuanos band is setting up while trays of sitting and standing together, each saying, “Oh, smell this finger foods lined the back wall. one and this one,” and the smells were wonderful. The air The event is held to benefit Americans for Safe Access, was filled with aromatic scents with hints of citrus and and hosted by Green Cross of San Francisco. Because of Green lavender. Cross’ organizational skills, a long and seemingly endless The San Francisco Cup was just a reminder of how line of patients were verified and mingling within minutes. reaffirming it is to linger with fellow patients talking about Our last issue cover boy, Moose, once again rolled a and experiencing some of the finest strains available today. 1/2 pound joint that was courageously lit at midnight. It However, it was Bonani-Afghani that took the Cup with Kawii required half the house to get it going, than a good time coming in a close second. was had by all. Joining the Big-Joint was an over-sized glass

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greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 35 36 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 37 Against Drug Czar’s wishes, Proposition 1 Passes in Michigan, Legalizing Medical Marijuana by Felix Thompson

ffice of National Drug Control Policy director John Walters’ visit to Michigan in October was in vain. He O traveled to the state to convince voters to reject Prop. 1, a ballot initiative that would legalize Medical Marijuana, but failed as the Wolverine state passed the measure by a 2 to 1 margin Nov. 4th. Bill Schuette, MI Court of Appeals Judge and chairman The new law removes state level penalties on posses- of Citizens Protecting Michigan’s Kids, blamed lack of funds sion of under two-and-a-half ounces and the cultivation of up for the opposition’s failure. “We waged a good campaign, a to 12 plants for those with a patient ID card, but selling mari- hard-fought campaign. But we were severely underfunded, and juana remains illegal and no dispensaries will be created. that’s always a challenge.” Indeed, campaign finance reports Prop. 1 passed despite fierce opposition from most of show that by mid October proponents of Prop. 1 had raised Michigan’s law enforcement community as well. ten times as much as those fighting the measure. The lion While visiting his home town of Lansing, Walters told share of those funds came from the Marijuana Policy Project voters that Prop. 1 “gives people who are addicted a way to (MPP), a major advocacy group based out of Washington, D.C. say I have a medical problem.” Casting doubt on the suitability The passage of Prop 1 represents a significant victory for of Marijuana as medicine he continued, “To say, we need to Medical Marijuana activists and makes Michigan the thirteenth smoke a weed to make people high because that’s the best we state to legalize the drug for the seriously ill. can do for them is an abomination.” But voters were unconvinced. Dianne Byrum, from the group Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care told report- ers “I just had a feeling from the very beginning this was going to pass, and it was going to resonate with the voters. ...Voters knew right from the beginning the medical value of marijuana.” Zach Jarou, co-founder of Spartans for Medical Marijuana was blunt about efforts against the measure, “I think these people are trying to protect the status quo by misleading Michi- gan voters.” He went on to point out that Marijuana is unique in its ability to spur appetite and calm the stomach for the www.canorml.org seriously ill. When asked about controversial pharmaceutical substitutes like Solvay Pharmaceutical’s Marinol, Jarou pointed out that they do not have the same chemical profile of Marijuana.

38 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 39 4040 OrderOrder aa subscriptionsubscription toto GreenkindGreenkind MagazineMagazine atat wwwwww.ordergreenkind.com.ordergreenkind.com A BOOK REVIEW by Melrose Sanchez Shit I Think About by Eddy Lepp

Shit I Think About, by Eddy Lepp has nothing to do with the impli- cation of the title. S.H.I.T. is the acronym for STORE HIGH IN TRANSIT from days of old. Manure was packaged and shipped to various destinations with the labeling S.H.I.T. referring to the placement of fertilizer high in the ship’s cargo-hold to avoid getting wet. Eddy, right, with Jack Herer at home.

ddy’s book should be stored high in transit simply because cine grown exclusively non-profit for legally registered patients. it is a glimpse, a meandering path through Eddy’s heart. It Scanning the photos, many familiar faces grace the pages. E doesn’t seem to have a lot to do with left brain or right The olders and youngers of the community are shown with Eddy brain, or thinking, but rather it is one man’s journal of a deep and at several events from the Settle Hempfest to the High Times Can- abiding love of life. nabis Cup in Amsterdam. The candid photos give the reader a One Love is Eddy’s salutation. He ends his personal com- good idea of what Eddy’s reaching out to others really entails. munications by saying or writing, “One Love”; the words guid- Shit I Think About, is a must for the every medical marijuana ing his life. Maybe Eddy has mastered a degree of mental self- library. It is a slice of Eddy Lepp’s fascinating life and the text and control or he is naturally able to remember we are each connected photographs give insight not only to the man but the community to the other. His life is based upon the knowledge that we share he serves. this one great love if we can see through the mundane to the es- Shit I Think About, is available at www.treatingyourself.com sence of what we share. He sees our commonality rather than our differences. One Love would have been an appropriate title for the journey the reader embarks on turning the pages of this true life love story. Medicine, music, writing, family, and those who have touched Eddy’s life, are his loves and the theme intertwining and connecting a tender, fun, and light-hearted path for the reader. We meet musicians, patients, publishers, and fellow celebrants. It seems Eddy’s focus is sharing light and with all he meets. The book is a peek into the heart of the man known as Reverend Charles Eddy Lepp, Rastafarian Minister. In following his path to serve medical marijuana patients, Eddy has put himself in harms way with his federal sentencing to take place early December. See side-bar requesting mail-in to ask for leniency from the court in Eddy’s behalf. As is usual practice in federal marijuana trials, no mention of medical marijuana is Eddy with friends at Seattle Hemp Fest. allowed, so the jury never knows the marijuana involved is medi-

Yvonne, the Snake Lady, performs. Do It For Eddy Write a letter asking for leniency in the Federal Sentencing of Eddy Lepp. Please send a letter to the Federal Court asking for lenient sentencing. Eddy is facing two life sentences for growing herb for medicinal and spiritual use. Write to: Honorable Judge Patel c/o Michael Hinckley [email protected]

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Uncle Ed’s Instant Edible • Whole Milk, butterfat releases THC, the active ingredient in cannabis 1 jar Nutella hazelnut spread • Whisk, sauce pan, extra bowl, cheese cloth 1 box Graham Crackers • 2 grams of shake or 1/2 gram of 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground shake, high-grade cannabis, broken into trim or bud small pieces Preheat oven to 350º Use more or less cannabis Spread Nutella on one side of 2 graham crackers (either a depending on an individual’s full cracker or a smaller portion) preferred dosage Next, sprinkle marijuana to taste or measure for proper dosage on the Nutella-covered cracker Directions: Easily break 2 pieces of chocolate per cup of drink being made Cover or sandwich the butter with and set aside. the second cracker pressing slightly Add 1-1/2 cups of milk and cannabis in a small saucepan and to submerge the medicine into the slowly bring to heat stirring constantly. CAREFUL, DON’T LET Nutella. THE MILK BOIL OR BURN.

Bake at 350º for about 10 minutes, allowing the Nutella Once the milk has reached about 120º or is hot to the touch, take and medicine to meld. the milk off the burner and let stand, covered, for at least 10-15 minutes. Let cool before ingesting. Enjoy. Medicine can be precisely measured to ensure consistent Put a large piece of cheese cloth in to a bowl; make sure it is big enough to go over all of the sides of the bowl. dosage. After 15 minutes the THC should be properly infused with the Brownie Mary’s Marijuana Butter milk. 1 pound butter or margarine 1 to 4 oz. marijuana leaf or 1/4 to 1oz. seedless flowers Pour the milk with the cannabis into the bowl and strain the Dosage is 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cannabis out by pulling up on all 4 sides of cheese cloth, like a tea bag. If needed do this step more then once. Make sure that all Melt butter in large frying pan. Add marijuana. Cook covered cannabis plant-matter is strained from the milk or it will taste on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool gritty. overnight then store in a covered dish in the refrigerator. Great for garlic bread or to sauté vegetables. (Add 5 cloves chopped garlic.) Pour milk back into the sauce pan and bring back to a desired level of heat. Add 2 pieces of chocolate and stir constantly until chocolate is fully melted. Medicated Mexican Hot Chocolate When the chocolate is melted, whisk the hot chocolate until frothy Curl up on those cold winter nights or start your day with a piping and pour in to a mug. cup of deliciously medicated Mexican Hot Chocolate. Mexican Hot Chocolate has a distinctive cinnamon flavor that is What you will need: sure to become a favorite. • Mexican Choclate Circles, found in the ethnic section of your grocery store

42 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com DidDid YouYou Know?Know?

In 1916, the U.S. Government predicted that by the 1940s we would not need to cut down any more trees to use for paper. All of our paper would come from hemp. Studies released by our government report that 1 acre of hemp equals 4.1 acres of trees. Hemp has a higher quality fiber than wood fiber. Making paper from hemp instead of trees, releases far fewer chemicals into the environment. Paper made from hemp is extremely durable and will not turn yellow with age. Our country’s first bibles, maps, flags, the first draft of the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution were all made from hemp.

L Z M D L S J M R A A C N D U What’s Up Doc? A W M L J A Z N I Y K O B N J Find the 13 Medical A N A T N O M N S K S L Y A K A O P K M C R O I Z A O H L F Marijuana States T Z C U E O L I Q M L R N S I ALASKA G N L K F Q A P I D A A S I A CALIFORNIA COLORADO T V E I L W U C Z U D D I E M HAWAII V N L W A S H I N G T O N D A MAINE MICHIGAN B A O H M I N D Y O T N R O I MONTANA C O O M G E N E V A D A A H N NEVADA NEW MEXICO R G R A R W X I S Y Y Z E R E OREGON L W N E Z E Y I U A H F C H E RHODE ISLAND VERMONT P W M K G W V L C X B O R H W WASHINGTON E W A A D O B I R O Q K C H E (Hints on page 51) V S U S E E N I V E M V I A I

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Dr. Cristal Dawn Speller, 1249 Mangrove Ave., • 420 Medical Group (Dr. David Young), 13267 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; (818) Chico; (310) 975-5832; www.naturalcare4wellness.com 789-0420; www.420medicalgroup.com • Dr. Ted Pait, 5710 Cahalan Ave #6G, San Jose; (408) 224-2266. Hablamos • Dr. Kevin Do — 420 Evaluations, 6850 Van Nuys Blvd., #208, Van Nuys; (818) español. 988-7215. • Dr. Rita Thakur, 615 S. Main St. #6, Milpitas; (408) 262-3412; Central • Dr. Kevin Noonan, 22057 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; (818) 704-0665. California • Dr. Eugene Ostrovsky, Arleta Medical Clinic, 8932 Woodman Ave. #102, Arleta; • Dr. Thomas Sazani, 149 S. 1st St. #C, Orcutt (Santa Maria); (805) 938-3151 (818) 920-6800 • Dr. Wallace Marsh, 415 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc; (805) 588-3145. • Dr. Pez Abrahams, Winnetka Medical Group, 6742 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka; • California Medical Consultation (Dr. Josef T. Schwartz), 405 E. Branch #109, (818) 888-4063. Arroyo Grande; (805) 481-7300 • Affordable Healthcare Evaluations (Dr. Mark Dworak), 5208 W. Pico, Ste #9 • Medical Cannabis of Fresno (Dr. Terrill E. Brown), (559) 498-3393. (appointment only), Los Angeles; (323) 252-7449; • Dr. Daniel Brubaker, 3724 North First St., Fresno; (559) 248-0117. www.californiaevaluations.com. • Natural Care for Wellness (Dr. Cristal Speller), 6326 Lindmar, Suite D, Goleta • Dr. Denney, Dr Sullivan & Dr. Michael Gitter, 22691 Lambert St., Lake Forest, (310) 975-5832; naturalcare4wellness.com Orange County; (949) 855-8845

greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 45 • Medi-THC Clinic (Dr. Wayne Robinson), 34231 Camino Capistrano, Ste. 201 CENTRAL VALLEY- STOCKTON - REDDING Dana Point; (877) MediTHC and 1811 Ocean Front Walk Venice; (949) 307- Golden State Patient Care (GSPC) 6708; www.MediTHC.com. 233 State Highway 174, Colfax, Ca.; (530) 346-2514; Mon. to Sat. 9a to 5p • Alternative Medical Consulting (Dr. Tom Zaharakis), WeHo, Malibu, Sherman CONTRA COSTA CO. Oaks, Long Beach; 877-215-4123 by appointment; www.18772154123.com. Maricare (MC) • THCF Medical Clinic and Patient Center, 647 N. Main St, Riverside; (951) 782- 127 Aspen Dr., Pacheco, Ca.; (925) 459-2929; Open 7 Days: 11a to 7p 9898. Call for Address & Directions; (510) 276-2628; Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p • Dr. Robert Sterner, San Diego; (619) 543-1061 MARIN-SONOMA-NAPA-NORTH BAY • Dr Alfonso Jimenez 1-888-215-HERB; www.1888215HERB.com Herban Legend (HL) - 1700 Westwood Blvd #201, Los Angeles; 1-888-215-HERB by appt. 18300 Old Coast Hwy, #3, Fort Bragg, Ca. (707) 961-0113; Mon.- Sat. 11a to 6p - 28 Monarch Bay Plaza #L Dana Point; 1-888-215-HERB by appt. Humboldt Patients Co-Op (HPC) - 320 K St. San Diego; 1-888-215-HERB by appt. 601 I St. #B, Arcata, Ca.; (707) 822-9330 - 91-896 Makule Rd. #102, Ewa Beach Honolulu, Hawaii; 1-888-215-HERB by Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana appt. 6 School St. Plaza, Ste. 215, Fairfax, CA 94930; (415) 256-9328; cbcmarin.com; Open 7 days 9:30am-5pm; Thurs & Fri. 7pm-8:30pm • Dr. Joseph Altamirano, Orange County; (949) 551-6447 Marvin’s Gardens (MG) • Marimed Clinic (Dr. Carrie Nichols, Dr. Dan Le, Dr. Sean Breen) 17910 Sky Park Call for Address & Directions; Phone: (707) 869-1291 Cir. #108, Irvine (949) 756-0773; www.mymedicalmarijuana.biz North Bay Wellness Coop (NBWC) • Dr. Kenneth Johnson, MediMAR Clinic, 643 S. Olive St. #420, Los Angeles; 301 East Todd Road Santa Rosa, Ca. 95407; Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10a 6:45p & Sat. 213-627-1644 10a to 4:45p • Dr. Kenneth Johnson, MediMAR Clinic, 8 Brooks #2 Venice; 213-627-16448 OAKLAND • Dr. Jerome Faversham, Cotner Medical Group, 11184 W. La Grange, West Los Blue Sky Coffee Shop Angeles; (310) 633-0943. 377 17th St. Oakland, Ca.; Phone: (510) 251-0690; Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9a to 8p & • Blue Mountain Medical (Dr. Stuart Kramer), 19730 Ventura Blvd. #104, Sat. 10a to 8p, Sun. 10a to 6p Woodland Hills by appointment only; (818) 716-5179 closed Thursdays. Harborside Health Center (HHC) • 100 Dollar Medical Marijuana Recommendations (Dr. Rumi Lahka), Huntington 1840 Embarcadero, Oakland, Ca; Phone: (510) 533-0146 & Fax: (510) 533-0148; Park; (323) 588-5467; 100dollarmarijuanarecommendation.com Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p • Norcal Health Care (Dr. Hany Assad), 2808 F St. #D, Bakersfield; (661) 322- Oakland Patient Center (OPC) 4258 705 Broadway, Oakland, Ca.; (510) 663-5429 Purple Heart Center (PHC) • Medicann 866-632-6627; www.medicannusa.com. 415 Fourth. St., Oakland, Ca. - Elizabeth Harrington, 1107 Greenacre Ave, West Hollywood; 866-632-6627 SACRAMENTO - 21712 Devonshire St., Chatsworth; 866-632-6627 Canna Care (CC) - 4295 Genser St. #1B, San Diego; 866-632-6627 320 Harris Ave., #G, Sacramento, Ca.; Phone: (916) 925-1199; Hours: Mon. to Fri. • Alternative Care Clinics; www.accsocal.com; (866) 420-7215 11a to 8p & Sat. to Sun. 12p to 5p - Dr. Roger Barnes, 6333 Wilshire Blvd #209, Los Angeles; (866) 420-7215 El Camino Wellness Center (ECWC) - Dr. Keith Wresch 1733 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs; (866) 420-7215 2511 Connie Dr., Unit #200, Sacramento, Ca. 95825; Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10:30a - Dr. Keith Wresch, 4201 Long Beach Blvd #410, Long Beach; (866) 420-7215 to 7p & Closed Sun.; (916) 473-2427 - Dr. Keith Wresch, 4452 Park Blvd #314, San Diego; (866) 420-7215 Grass Collective 3750 Auburn Blvd., Ste. C, Sacramento, CA 95821; (916) 910-6500; Mon-Sat - Dr. Keith Wresch, Temecula/Murrieta; (866) 420-7215 10:30am-7pm • Inland Empire Cannabis Consultants, Dr. Tom Wiggins, 27630 Commerce Center Hugs Alternative Care (HUG) Dr. #F, Temecula; (951) 704-0717; www.iecannabisconsultants.com 2035 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, Ca. 95817 (Hours: Open 7 Days: 10a to 7p; • Alternative Medicine Consultants (Dr. John Dimowo), 1801 W. Romneya Dr. Phone: (916) 452-3699; Fax: (916) 452-3620 #309, Anaheim; 877-420-2873 SAN FRANCISCO - Alternative Medicine Consultants (Dr. John Dimowo), 3926 Grand Ave., Chino; Alternative Herbal Health Services (AHHS) 877-420-2873 442 Haight St., San Francisco, Ca. - Alternative Medicine Consultants (Dr. John Dimowo), 1881 Commercenter Alternative Patient Caregivers (APC) East, Suite 122, San Bernardino; 877-420-2873 953 Mission #108, San Francisco, Ca.; Phone: (415) 618-0680; Hours: Mon. to Sat. • Cannamed (Dr. Robert Ray Nettles), 1879 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand 11:30a to 6:30p Oaks; (805) 497-9190 Alternative Relief Co-op (ARC) • The Healing Center, 6614 South Broadway, Los Angeles; (323) 753-3422; Mon 1944 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, Ca.; 415) 239-4766; Mon. to Sat. 12p to 7p - Sat 9 - 9, Sun 9 - 7 Bay Area Safe Alternatives Inc. (BASA, Inc) 1326 Grove St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Phone: (415) 409-1002; Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 9p California Patient Service Listing Bernal Heights Dispensary (BHD) 33 29th St., San Francisco, Ca.; Phone:415) 642-5895; Open 7 Days: 8a to 8p NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CannaMed Care (CMC) 1222 Sutter St., San Francisco, Ca.; Phone: (415) 885-8007; Hours: Mon. to Sat. BERKELEY 1p to 9p & Sun. 1p to 6p Berkeley Cannabis Coop (BCC) Call for Address & Directions; (510) 486-1025

46 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com Divinity Tree (DT) CHATSWORTH, ENCINO, RESEDA, & TARZANA 958 Geary St., San Francisco, Ca.; Phone: (415) 614-9194; Hours: Mon. to Sat. Alleviations (A) 10am to 8pm and Sun. 11am to 6pm 15720 Ventura Blvd., Unit #302, Encino, CA 91436. Phone: (818) 788-1001. Emmalyn’s California Cannabis Clinic (ECCC) Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 10p & Sun. 12p to 10p 1597 Howard St. Unit, #A, San Francisco, Ca; Phone: (415) 861-1000; Hours: Open Happycation Collective 7 Days: 10a to 8p 6740 Reseda Blvd., #C, Reseda, CA 91335. Phone: (818) 757-3574. Hours: Mon.- Good Fellows Smoke Shop (GFSS) Fri. 10a-10p; Sat-Sun 10a-7p 473 Haight St., San Francisco, Ca; (415) 255-1323; Open 7 Days: 10a to 10p Kind Meds (KM) Grass Roots Clinic (GRC) 17049 Ventura Blvd., Encino, Ca. 91316. Phone: (818) 783-2768. Hours: 11am- 1077 Post St., San Francisco, Ca; Phone: (415) 346-4338; Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10p 8pm Daily to 7p & Sun. 10a to 5p Platinum Club (PC) Green Door (GD) 21220 Devonshire St., #203 Chatsworth, Ca. Phone: (818) 998-CLUB (2582). 843 Howard St., San Francisco, Ca; Phone: (415) 541-9590; Hours: Open 7 Days: Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10a to 8p & Sat. 11a to 6p 11a to 8p So. Cal. Co-Op (SCC) Happy Days Herbal Relief North (HDHRN) 19459 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356. Mon. to Fri. 10a - 10p, Sat. 10a - 10p & 607 Divisadero St., San Francisco, Ca; Phone: (415) 359-9927; Hours: Mon. to Sun. 11a - 8p. Phone: (818) 344-7622 (344-SOCA). Fax: (818) 344-7623 Thurs. 12p to 8p & Fri. to Sat. 12p to 10a & Sun. 12a to 6p Hope Net Co-Op (HN) TUJUNGA, SYLMAR, PACOIMA & SUN VALLEY 223 9th St., San Francisco Ca. Phone: (415) 863-4399; Hours: Mon. to Fri. 12p to Discount Collective Group 7p & Sat. 12p to 5p 12431 San Fernando Rd, Unit E., Sylmar, CA 91342. Phone: (818) 364-5700. Love Shack (LS) Hours: Mon-Sat 10a - 8p, Sun 11a - 6pm (Membership only, call for details) Foothill Green Collective 502 14th St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 552-5121; Hours: Mon. to Sat. 12p 6815 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042. Phone: (818) 353-7999. Hours: Mon-Fri 9a to 7p & Sun. 12p to 5p - 8p, Sat 10a - 8pm, Sun 10a - 2pm Mr. Nice Guy (MNG) Foothill Wellness Center (FWC) 174 Valencia St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 865-0990; Hours: Sun. to Thurs. 7132 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042. Phone: (818) 352-3388. Fax: (818) 352- 11a to 9p & Fri. to Sat. 11a to 11p 3301. Hours: Mon. to Sat 11am - 8pm, Sun 12pm to 6pm Nor Cal Herbal Relief Center (NCHRC) Green Light Discount Pharmacy (GLDP) 1545 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, Ca. (415) 469-7700; Tues. to Sat. 10a to 7p 15507 Cobalt St., Ste. #4, Sylmar, Ca. Phone: 818-256-1964. Hours: Mon. to Sat. Patients Helping Patients (PHP) 11a to 7p, Sun. Optional, please call ahead Home Bike Delivery. Call for Delivery Area. Phone: (415) 240-7190 SCI Re-Leaf Herbal Center (RHC) 10037 Commerce Ave., Tujunga, CA 91042; (818) 273-4567; 10am-8pm daily. 1284 Mission St. @ 9th, San Francisco. (415) 235-3307; Mon. to Sat. 12p to 8p Sun Valley Caregiver’s (SVC) Sanctuary 11000 Randall St., #E, Sun Valley, CA. Phone: (818) 504-2661 (Fax: (818) 504 669 O’Farrell St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 885-4420 2557 (Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9a to 9p, Sat.-Sun. 11a to 7p San Francisco ACT-UP (SFAU) V.N.C. Holistic Care (VNCHC) 1884 Market St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 864-6686 8879 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #C, Sun Valley, CA. Phone: (818) 230-2806. Fax: (818) San Francisco Patients’ Cooperative (SFPC) 358-8918. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to 9p & Sat. 12p to 8p & Sun. 12p to 6p 350 Divisadero St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 552-8653 CANOGA PARK SF Medical Cannabis Clinic #1 (SFMCC1) 2am Dispensary 122 Tenth St., San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 626-4781; Hours: Mon. to Wed. 8239 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, Ca. Phone: (818) 264-0790. Hours: 11a to 2a 11a to 7p & Thurs. to Sat. 10a 7p & Sun. 11a to 6p Ashmoon Caregivers (AC) Sweetleaf Collective (SC) 22053 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, Ca 91303. Mon. to Thurs. 11a to 8p & Fri. to Call for Address & Directions. Phone: (415) 273-4663; Open 7 Days: 8a to 10p Sat. 11a to 9p & Sun. 12p to 7p. Phone: (818) 999-2211; Fax: (818) 999-3313 The Patient Place (PP) 4811 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, Ca. Phone: (415) 221- Discount Co-Op of the Valley (DCV) HEMP 21315 Saticoy St., Unit #R, Canoga Park, Ca. 91304. Phone: (818) 887-0980. Valencia Street Caregivers (VSC) Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to 10p & Sat. to Sun. 12p to 7p 208 Valencia St., San Francisco, Ca. (415) 621-0131; Open 7 Days: 8a to 10p Herbal Pain-Relief Center (HPRC) Vapor Room (VR) 609-A Haight, San Francisco, Ca. 21521 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, Ca. Phone: (818) 716-1860. Hours: Open 7 SANTA CRUZ Days: 10a to 9p Greenway Compassionate Relief (GCR) Holistic Alternatives, Inc. (HAI) 140 Dubois St., #D, Santa Cruz, Ca. Phone: (831) 420-1640; Hours: Mon. to Fri.11a 21001 Sherman Way, Unit #12, Canoga Park, Ca. Phone: (818) 703-1190. Fax: to 6p & Sat. 10a to 6p (818) 703-1187. Hours: Mon to Sat: 10a to 8p, Sun: 11a to 6p Hemporium (H) So Cal THC (SCTHC) Deliveries, call for delivery area. (Phone: (831) 295-9381 7251 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Unit E, Canoga Park, Ca. 91303 . Hours: Mon. to Sat. 12p to 10p & Sun. 12p to 4p. Phone: (818) 626-1950 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NORTH HILLS & PANORAMA CITY BAKERSFIELD - VISALIA 105/405 15650 Nordhoff St., Suite 105, North Hills, CA 91343. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 8a to American Caretaker Facility 10p & Sun 1p to 8p. Phone: (818) 510-4958. 15491 Mineral King Ave., Ste.3, Visalia, CA 93292. Phone: (559) 635-0420; Hours: San Fernando Valley Discount Medicine (SFVDM) Open 7 days 9am-6pm 13550 Roscoe Blvd. #7, Panorama City, Ca. Phone: (818) 908-9951. Hours: Mon. SANTA BARBARA- VENTURA to Fri. 10a to 9p & S 10a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 7p Santa Barbara Care Center (SBCC) San Fernando Valley Patients Group (SFVPG) 5814 Gaviota St., Goleta, Ca. Phone: (805) 845-4291; Fax: (805) 845-4316; Hours: 8805 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, Ca. Phone: (818) 734-2778. Hours: Open 7 Days: Mon. to Sun. 11a to 8p 11a to 9p MALIBU Sweet D (SD) Green Angel of Malibu (GAM) 8349 Reseda Blvd., Suite #D, Northridge, Ca 91325. Phone: (818) 882-8955. 21355 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit #100, Malibu, Ca. 90265. Phone: (310) 317- Hours: Open 7 Days: 10a to 8p 6298; Mon. to Sat. 10a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 8p Todays Health Care Inc. (THC, INC) 18118 Parthenia Street, Northridge, Ca. Phone: (818) 700-2THC (2842). Fax: (818) 709-2THC (2842). Hours: Mon. to Sun. 11a to 7p

greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 47 WOODLAND HILLS Wellness Earth Energy Dispensary (WEED) The Hills Collective (THC) 12021-1/2 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, Ca. Phone: (818) 980-2266. Fax: (818) 980- 20000 Ventura Blvd., Suite #B (entrance on Penfield), Woodland Hills Ca. Phone: 2265. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p (818) 999-3265. Fax: (818) 999-3052. Hours: Mon. to Thurs: 11a to 8p, Fri. to GRANADA HILLS Sat: 11a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 7p Caregivers Earth Ordinance (CEO) Topanga Caregivers (TC) 17050 Chatsworth St., #243, Granada Hills, Ca. Phone: (818) 530-2614. Fax: 6457 Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Woodland Hills , CA. Phone: (818) 716-9200. Mon - Thu (818) 530-2615. Hours: Mon. to Sat: 11a to 8p Sun: 12p to 8p 11a to 8p; Fri - Sat 11a to 9p; Sun 12p to 6p Golden State Collective (GSC) West Valley Caregivers (WVC) 10369 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, Ca. Phone: (818) 368-8180. Fax: (818) 368- 23067 Ventura Blvd., #102, Woodland Hills, Ca. Phone: (818) 591-5899. Hours: 8194. Hours: Mon. to Sun. 11a to 10p Mon - Sun 10 AM to 10 PM Granada Hills Discount Farmacy (GHDF) West Valley Patients Group 17656 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, Ca. 91345. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10a to 9p & 23043 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364; Phone: (818) 224-4146. Hours: Sat. 11a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 8p. Phone: (818) 366-4433 Mon - Fri 9:30am-10pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-8pm Granada Hills Patient Collective (GHPC) VAN NUYS 17458 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, Ca. Phone: (818) 368-6567. Hours: Open 7 California’s Choice (CC) Days: 11a to 8p 6722 White Oak Ave., Van Nuys, Ca. 91406 . Phone: (818) 881-1489. Fax: (818) Mission Hills Patients Collective (MHPC) 881-6916 (Hours: Mon to Sat: 11a to 8p, Sun: 12p to 7p 9911 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, Ca. Phone: (818) 894-5100 & Fax: (818) 894- California Collective Center (CCC) 5117. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p 14532 Friar St., Suite A, Van Nuys Ca. Phone: (818) 781-8865. Hours: Mon to SHERMAN OAKS Thurs: 11:00a to 8:00p, Fri to Sat: 11:00a to 9:00p & Sun: 11:00a to 4:00p Daddy’s Collective (DC) Eden Caregivers (EC) 14430 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91423. Phone: (818) 817-9517. Hours: 6742 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, Ca. 91405. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p. Phone: Mon. to Thurs. 11a to 10p & Fri. to Sat. 11a to 11p & Sun. 11a to 9p (818) 376-0115 Medical Marijuana Relief Clinic (MMRC) Green Dragon (GD) 14303 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91401. Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 11a to 8p, 14546 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, Ca 91405. Phone: (818) 442-0054. Hours: Open 7 Fri. 11a to 9p, Sat. 11a to 8p & Sun. 12p to 7p. Phone: (818) 783-3888. Fax: Days: 10a to 8p (818) 783-4488 Kush Corner Collective The Greenhouse 7135 Kester, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Phone: (818) 568-2202; (818) 262-8945. Open 5156 Sepulveda Blvd. (Upstairs), Sherman Oaks, Ca. Phone: (818) 386 1343. Mon-Thurs 10a-11p, Fri-Sun 10a-9:30p. Hours: Mon. to Sat: 11 a to 8 pm Kushism (K) Wellness Caregivers (WC) 7555 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10a to 9p & Sat. 14429 Ventura Blvd., Suite 111, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Phone: (818) 981- 11a to 6p Sun. 12p to 5p. Phone: (818) 994-3446 4781. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p Our Green Planet Collective (OGPC) NORTH HOLLYWOOD 14624 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, Ca 91411. Hours: Mon. to Thurs. 10a to 10p & Fri. to Sun. 10a to 1a. Phone: (818) 376-8512 California Compassionate Care Network (CCCN) Organic Health Solutions (OHS) 4720 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood CA, 91602. Phone: (818) 980-MEDS (980- 6337). Hours: 11AM - 9PM Daily 14540 Victory Blvd., #100, Van Nuys, Ca 91411. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 8a to 8p & Divine Discount Center (DDC) Sun. 11a to 7p 5056 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca. Phone: (818) 508-9948. Hours: Mon. Red Moon Inc. (RMI) to Fri. 11a to 8p & Sat. to Sun. 11a to 6p 14350 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, Calif. 91401. Phone: (818) 997-6912. Hours: Mon. to F.Y.A.H. House Sat. 10a to 8p & Sun 10a to 6p 6448 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca. Phone: (818) 509-1905. Hours: Mon. Safe Harbor Patients Collective (SHPC) to Sat. 10a to 9p & Sun.11a to 8p 5953 Hazeltine Avenue, Suite B (at the back of the medical center), Van Nuys, Ca. North Hollywood Collective (NHC) Phone: (818) 902-0015. Fax: (818) 902-0015 12518 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, Ca. 91605. Phone: (818) 764-0070. Hours: The Wilshire Cinic (TWC) Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p; Sun. 12p to 6p 6741 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. A, Van Nuys, Ca. Phone: (818) 997-0633. Fax: (818) North Hollywood Compassionate Caregivers (NoHoCC) 997-0027. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 7p 4854 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, Ca. Hours: Open 7 Days: 10a to 9p. Universal Caregivers Phone: (Toll Free) 1-877-664-6224 6320 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 410, Van Nuys, CA 91401; (818) 779-1050. Hours: North Hollywood Healing Center (NHHC) Mon-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm 12517 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, Ca 91606. Phone: (818) 762-3766. Hours: Valley Patients (VP) Mon-Fri:10:00am-10:00pm; Sat-Sun:11:00am-9:00pm 8953 Woodman Ave., #101, Arleta, Ca. Phone: (818) 895-5645. Hours: 7 Days a Patients and Caregivers Week from 8:30am to 9PM 6141 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606. Phone: (818) 588-1307. Hours: Van Nuys Organic (VNO) Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm 6360 Van Nuys Blvd. #159, Van Nuys, Ca. 91401. Phone: (818) 785-7707. Hours: Patients Against Pain (PAP) Sun. to Thurs. 11a to 9p & Fri. to Sat. 11a to 10p 6240 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #B, North Hollywood, Ca. Phone: (818) 752-7274. STUDIO CITY Hours: Mon. to Sat: 10am to 8pm; Sun: 10am to 6pm Toluca Lake Collective (TLC) Green Aid Pharmacy (GAP) 11436 Hatteras St., North Hollywood, Ca. 91601. Phone: (818) 284-7621. Hours: 3441 West Cahuenga Blvd., Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Ph: (323) 436-0259. Open Daily: 10a to 9p Fax: (323) 436-0578. Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30a to 8:00p Sun: 11:00a - 5:00p Holistic Care of Studio City (HCSC) WEST HOLLYWOOD In the alley south of Ventura by Whitsett. Call for Directions. (818) 985-5551 Los Angeles Patient Care Group (LAPCG) LAHC 7213 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Phone: (323) 882-6033; FAX: 11101 Ventura Blvd., #1, Studio City, 91604. Phone: 818-506-6364. Hours: Open (323) 882-6263. Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00a to 7:00p; Sun: 12:00p to 7:00p 7 Days: 12p to 9p The Herbal Boutique (THB) Natural Herbal Pain Relief (NHPR) 735 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 9p. 11626 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: (818) 508-0955 Hours: Mon. Phone: (323) 933-HERB (4372) to Sat 11am to 8pm; Sun 10am-6pm West Hollywood Center for Compassionate Healing (WHCCH) Studio City Caregivers (SCC) 8921 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Phone: (310) 289-1369 3625 Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: 323-850-1847. Fax: 323-850-1848. Zen Healing Collective (ZHC) 8464 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Phone: (323) 656-6611. Hours: Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11:30a to 9p & Sun. By Appointment Only. Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p; Sun. 11a to 7p

48 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com HOLLYWOOD Greener Pastures Collective (GPC) Eden Therapy (ET) 1101 S. Robertson Blvd., #104, Los Angeles, Ca. 90035. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to 6757-1/2 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA, 90038. Phone: 323-463-8937. 8p & Sat. to Sun. 12p to 8p. Phone: (310) 744-1600; Fax: (310) 744-1601 Hours: Open 7 Days: 12p to 10p Inglewood Discount Caregivers Inc. (IDCI) Grateful Meds (GM) 1121 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, Ca. 90301. Phone: (310) 671-0300. Hours: Open 744 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Call for pre-verification). Hours: Mon 7 Days: 11a to 8p to Sat 11a to 10p; Sun 12p to 7p. Phone: (323) 939-9111 Living Earth Wellness Center (LEWC) Green Guild 4207 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90019. Phone: (323) 936-5000. Hours: Open 1640 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. 206, Hollywood, CA 90028; (323) 836-0013; Hours: 11am-9pm 7 days Mon-Sat 12-10pm Nature’s Remedy Hemp Factory #4 10435 Atlantic Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280; (323) 357-7900; Mon-Sat 11am- 6250 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA. Phone: (323) 960-0772 . Hours: Open 7 7pm; Sun 11am-6pm days 10a-12 midnight Purelife Alternative Wellness Center (PLAWC) The Herbal Discount Collective 1649 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (310) 246-9345. Hours: Mon. to 735 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038; (323) 933-HERB (4372). Sun-Thurs Sat. 12p to 9p; Sun. 12p to 8p 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat open until midnight. Supplemental Organic Solutions (SOS) Hollyweed (HW) 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Venice CA 90291 (cross St. Van Burren); (310) 450-9141; Fax: 1607 N. El Centro. Upstairs #24, Los Angeles, CA. Phone: (323) 469-9073. (Hours: (310) 450-9148. Hours: Mon-Sat 11pm-8pm & Sun 12pm-7pm Open 7 Days: 11a to 9p West LA Collective Caregivers (WLACC) Kush Mart (KM) Deliveries. Call for details. Phone: (310) 953 2475 6410 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. Phone: (323) 464-6465. Hours: Mon. Westwood Organic (WO) to Sat. 11a to 10p & Sun. 11a to 8p 1722 Westwood Blvd., Unit #201, Los Angeles, Ca 90024. Hours: Open 7 Days: Natural Remedies Caregivers (NRC) 10a to 9p. Phone: (310) 441-1200 6231 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. CA. Phone: (323) 871-9500; Fax: (323) 871-9501. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p; Sun. 12a to 6p LOS ANGELES EAST LOS ANGELES 420 Grand Caregivers (420GC) 2802-1/2 Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. 90007. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p. Colorado Collective (CC) Phone: (213) 748-1992 1121 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041. Phone: (323) 550-8043; Fax: (323) Absolute Herbal Pain Solutions (AHPS) 550-8143. Hours: Sun. to Thur: 11:30am-8pm, Fri. to Sat: 11:30am-9pm 901 S. La Brea Ave. #3, Los Angeles, CA. Phone: (323) 932-6263; Fax: (323) 932- Cornerstone Research Collective (CRC) 6264. Hours: Mon. to Sun. 11a to 12a 4623 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 259-8933; fax: (323) 259- CannaHealth Caregiver (CHC) 8702. Hours: Mon - Sun: 11a-7pm 5208 W. Pico Blvd., Unit #5, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: 323-525-0420. Hours: Mon. The Green Cross (TGC) & Tue. 11a to 7p; Wed 11a to 5p; Thurs. - Sat. 11a to 7p; closed Sunday 2912 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, Ca. 90041. Hours: Open 7 Days: 8:30a to 9:30p. Downtown Natural Caregivers (DNC) Phone: (818) 241-6300 312 S. Wall St., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (213) 625-0301. Open 7 Days: 11a to 9p Green Earth Collective (GEC) Euphoric Caregivers (EC) 5045 York Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 982-9042. Hours: Mon. - Fri: 9:30a 1155 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 664-9900. Hours: Open 7 to 8:00p; Sat. - Sun: 11:00a to 8:00p Days 11a to 8p Hazelwood Patients Collective (HWPC) God’s Gift Herbs Center 3208 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, 90065. Phone: (323)-542-9140. Hours: Mon. 8411 S. Vermont Ave. (Vermont & Manchester)., Los Angeles, CA 90044. Phone: to Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun: 2pm to 7pm (323) 753-3056. Hours: Open 7 days 10a to 6p LA Collective (LAC) Herbal Healing Center (HHC) 3401 Glendale Blvd., Unit #B, Los Angeles, Ca. 90039. Phone: (323) 669-8395. 1051 South Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. 90019. Phone: (323) 934-4314. Hours: Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10a to 8p; Sun. 10a to 6p Mon. to Sat. 11a to 9p & Sun. 12p to 6p Medical Caregivers Association (MCA) Herbal Relief Caregivers (HRC) 4344 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90041. Phone: (323) 551-KUSH (5874). 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 951-9992; Fax: Hours: Mon. to Sat: 11am to 9 pm & Sun: 12am to 5pm (323) 951-9993. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 7p Nature’s Cure Patients Collective (NCPC) Holistic Healing Alternatives (HHA) 4577 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90032. (323) 225-1815; Fax: (323) 225-1630. 1400 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (213) 746-4445; Fax: (213) 746- 11:30am to 8:00pm Sun. to Thurs. & Fri and Sat: 11:30am to 9:00pm. 4477. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 7p Santa Fe Springs Specialty Health Center Korea Town Collective (KTC) 1016 Pioneer Blvd., #112, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. Phone: (562) 949-0100; 3567 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles CA 90020. Phone: (213) 384-2403 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm La Brea Collective (LBC) Soto Street Collective (SSC-ELA) 812 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 939 3374. Hours: Open 7 Days: 1260 S. Soto St., Unit #1, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 262-8288; Fax: (323) 12p to 12a 262-8388. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11:30a to 8p LA Organic Pharmacy (LAOP) WEST LOS ANGELES 4901 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to 8p & Sat. B. Green (BG) to Sun. 11a to 4p. Phone: (323) 463-3920 10835 Santa Monica Blvd., Unit 204-A, Los Angeles, Ca. 90025. Hours: Mon. to LA Wonderland Caregivers (LAWC) Sat. 11a to 10p & Sun. 12p to 10p. Phone: (310) 234-6634 4410 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 936-4410; Fax: (888) 569-3565. California Caregivers Association West-LA (CCA-WLA) Hours: 12p to 9p 12107 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (310) 826-3536; Fax: (310) Melrose Holistic (MH) 826-3531 4901 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. 90029. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p. Canna Care Relief (CCR) Phone: (323) 466-0036 1716 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11 am to 8 pm & Nature’s Wonder Caregivers Group (NWCG) Sun: 12pm to 6pm. Phone: (310) 473-4105; Fax: (310) 473-4065 3600 Olympic Blvd., #7, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (323) 733-2950; Fax: (323) 733- Culver City Collective (CCC) 2951. Hours: Mon. to Sun: 12p to 7p; also by private appt. 10887 Venice Blvd., Unit #A Los Angeles, Ca. Hours: Mon. to Sun: 11:30am to Purple Heart Compassionate (PHC) 8:00pm. Phone: (310) 838-5888; Fax: (310) 838-5889 5823 W. Pico Blvd., #B, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p; Gourmet Green Room (GGR) Sun. 12p to 5p 2000 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (310) 473-3509; Fax: (310) 473-3537. Robertson Discount Center (RDC) Hours: Mon to Thurs: 11am - 8pm, Fri to Sat: 11am to 9pm Sun: 12pm to 6pm 1147 Robertson Blvd., Suite 102, Los Angeles, CA 90053. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 7p. Phone: (310) 858-0888

greenkind [email protected] Vol. III, NO. 2 49 Silverlake Caregivers Group (SLCG) South County Alternative (SCA) 240 N. Virgil Ave. Suite #10, Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (213) 487-5442. Hours: Mon. San Juan Capistrano, Ca. 92675. Phone: (888) 737-7765. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to Sat.10a to 8p; closed Sun. to 7p & Sat. to Sun. 12p to 5p St. Andrew’s Pharmacy (SAP) Unit D / Tangent Retail (UDTR) 432 S. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. Phone: (310) 855-0420. Fax: (310) 855- 11471 Brookhurst St., Unit #D, Garden Grove, Ca. Hours: Mon to Sat: 11a to 8p, 0182. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p Sun: 12p to 6p. Phone: (714) 590-9100 Sunset Herbal Corner (SHC) PALM SPRINGS 7225 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90046. Phone: (323) 851-5554; Fax: (323) Community Caregivers (CC) 851-5559. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 9a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 8p Palm Springs, Ca. Phone: (760) 325-9988; Fax: (760) 325-9988. Hours: Open 7 Sunset Holistic Days: 10a to 6p 4477 Hollywood Blvd., Unit #200, Los Angeles, Ca. 90027 (enter on Hillhurst). CVPA Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p. Phone: (323) 664-1100 Herbs and Oils; Phone: (760) 835-7431 The Healing Touch (THT) 4430 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 105, Los Angeles, Ca. 90029. Phone: (323) 644- DELIVERY SERVICES 7300. Hours: Mon. - Sat: 11a to 8p; Sun: 12p to 6p The Relief Collective (TRC) NOR-CAL DELIVERY SERVICES Call for Address, Los Angeles, Ca. 90019. Phone: (323) 938-9800 A Baked Cake Western Caregivers Group Collective (WCGC) Call for menu. Fresh baked edibles delivrd; San Francisco area only; (415) 730-6578 467 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles,Ca. 90004. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 11a to 8p; Cannabis Direct (CD) closed Sun. Phone: (323) 464-5571 Delivery Services to Fairfield, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Dixon, Winters, Napa, Benicia, LONG BEACH Vacaville, Davis (Hours: 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week. Phone: (707) 689-2276 Alternate Herbal Health (AHH) Central Valley Caregivers (CVC) Call for m ore information; (562) 597-1199. Open daily 10am-8pm. Delivery to No. California. Call for Details. Phone: (209) 346-8645. Daily 7am-9pm Canna Collective Long Beach (CCLB) Collective Wheels For Compassion 4010 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, Ca. 90807. Hours: Open 7 Days: 10a to 8p. Delivery to East Bay/Tri-Valley area: (510) 688-7096. Delivery to Peninsula area: Phone: (562) 492-6091 (650) 971-9702 Compassionate Health Center Frosty Purple RX (FPRX) 3751 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804; (562) 985-0494; Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Serving the Modesto/Stockton and Central Valley. Hours: Open 7 Days: 9a to 9p. Sat-Sun 10am-7pm Phone: (209) 570-3997 or (415) 410-8298 Herbal Discount Center (HDC) High Flight Deliveries (HFD) 1206 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, CA; (562) 997-2929; Daily 11am-8pm Deliveries to Stockton/Tri-Valley. Phone: (209) 346-4489 Herbal Solutions Compassionate Caregivers (HSCC) Jim’z Deliveries (JD) 5746 E 2nd St., Long Beach, Ca. (562) 434-5075; Fax: (562) 439-8295. 11am-8pm Delivery Service, Call for Delivery Area. (916) 519-5328. Tues to Fri: 10a to 6p HHA (Holistic Health Aromatherapy) Sam’s Deliveries (SD) 834 E. 4th St., Ste. E, Long Beach, Ca. 90802; (562) 983-6100. Daily 11-8pm Deliveries, call for delivery area. Phone: (916) 717-4848. Open 7 Days: 10a to 6p Long Beach Organics (LBO) CENTRAL VALLEY 851 A Pine Ave., Long Beach, Ca 90813. Phone: (562) 495-2000. Hours: Mon. to MMCA Wed: 10a to 9p, Thurs. to Sat: 10a to 10p, Sun: 11a to 7p Cameron Park (El Dorado county); (530) 677-5362; www.marijuanacaregivers.org Long Beach Quality Discount Caregivers (LBQDC) SO-CAL DELIVERY SERVICES 1150 San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA; (562) 988-8889. Daily 10:30am-8pm Natures Top Shelf Medicinals (NTSM) 420 Caregivers (420C) 1530 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, Ca. (562) 989-0000. Mon. to Sat. 11a to 7p Delivery service covering the Westside. (310) 621-1184. Open 7 Days: 8a to 12a Soothing Remedy Cooperative 420 Inland Empire Deliveries (IED) 1521 W. Willow St., Long Beach, Ca. 90810. Phone: (562) 612-4388. Hours: Sun. Region Serves: Riverside, Orange County. Open 7 Days: 9am to 9pm. Phone: (951) to Thurs. 11a to 8p & Fri. 11a to 6p 515-9213 Supreme Holistic Healers (SHH) 420 Spiritual Primary Caregiver’s (SPC) 238 Cherry Ave., Long Beach Ca. 90802. Phone: (562) 438-6232. Hours: Open 7 Delivery Only: Los Angeles & Orange County. Open 7 Days: 8a to 9p. Last order at Days: 11a to 8p 9pm. Phone: (562)-536-2502 Absolute Organic DANA POINT Serving Riverside County, Palm Springs, Banning and West Los Angeles; THE POINT ALTERNATIVE CARE www.absoluteo.org. Phone: (877) 755-5632; Open 7 days 10a-9p 34213 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste. C, Dana Point, CA 92629; (949) 248-5500. Mon- Affordable Quality Caregivers Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10-am-7pm and Sun 10am-6pm Serving Riverside County. For orders and verification, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. For deliveries, Mon-Sat 7am-7pm. Phone: (951) 663-8611. SOUTH BAY LOS ANGELES www.affordablecaregivers.org; [email protected] Southern California Herbal Network (SCHN) Cannabliss 600 S. Pacific Ave., Suite #104, San Pedro, Ca. (entrance off 6th St.) Phone: (310) Deliveries to Southern California. Phone: (714) 422-9279; Fax: (714) 616-5444 547-4500. Hours: Mon-Sun 11a-8p Canna Pharmacy (CP) Green Guild Delivery Service for the San Diego area. Phone: (619) 453-1506 26302 S. Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717; (31) 534-0013; Mon-Sat 12-8pm Chron Don Medical Marijuana Delivery Service Serving the Inland Empire, Orange County, Long Beach and surrounding areas. ORANGE COUNTY- SAN BERNARDINO - RIVERSIDE Verification (714) 499-8776; delivery (714) 560-0881. Alternative Patients Care Collective (APCC) Clones 2 Grow Collective Care (C2GCC) San Juan Capistrano, Ca. 9262. Hours: Open 7 Days: 11a to 8p. Phone: 1 (866) Serving Temecula by Appt. Only. Phone: (951) 216-9201. Mon. to Sat. 9a to 9p 699-2451 Compassion At Your Door (CAYD) Health and Wellness of Laguna Beach (HWLB) Delivery to the 909 & 951 areas. Phone: (951) 224-5421. Open 7 Days: 8a to 10p Call for more information. Phone: (949) 497-3363. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 11a to 7p & Covina Collective Delivery (CCD) Sat. to Sun. 11a to 5p Call for Delivery Area Information. Hours; Mon. to Sat. 9a to 9p & Sun. 11a to 4p. Lake Forest Designated Caregivers Phone: (626) 848-6453 24602 Raymond Way, Ste. 203, Lake Forest, CA 92630; (949) 836-0417; Mon- Farm A.C. Deliveries (FAC) Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm; all holidays 10am-5pm Delivery to all of San Diego County. Open 7 Days: 10a to 10p. (858) 525-4106 O.C. Alternative Pain Management Group (OCAPMG) High Quality Cannacare (HQC) Central Orange County Location. Hours: Mon. to Fri. 12p to 7p; Sat. 12p to 5p; Delivery Serving all of Orange County. Phone: (213) 858-3621; Fax: (213) 341- Closed Sun. Phone: (714) 299-6207 8170. Open 7 Days: 9a to 9p 50 Order a subscription to Greenkind Magazine at www.ordergreenkind.com Joe’s Medical Delivery (JMD) offish for most new patients. It can involve going through a metal detector, Serving Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Phone: (310) 936-2207. 7 Days: 9a to 10p ID being checked and double checked. It feels more like boarding a O.C. Remedy Group (OCRG) plane than obtaining medicine. Try to be understanding of the dispensary Urgent Care Delivery Service — Serving Orange County and Surrounding Areas. staff and management. They must enforce the procedures. Open 7 Days: 8a to 9p. Phone: (310) 927-GROW (4769) Relaxed Expressions Collective Dispensary owners, management and staff are under pressure. Delivery to Riverside and surrounding areas. Phone: (951) 732-0797; 9am - 7pm One mistake or complaint, can and has closed down the most attentive So. Cal. Delivery Service (SCDS) to the laws. There is no assurance for dispensaries at this point and this Delivery to Los Angeles, Orange County, & Inland Empire. Phone: (562) 225-5607 makes everyone a little edgy. The President-elect is being taken at his The Patient Group (TPG) word that the raids of California dispensaries will come to an end with Delivery to Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County & San Fernando Valley. Phone: (818) the New Year. However, raids are still occurring. 297-0704 Ventura County Deliveries (VCD) Every dispensary worker cares very much about patient welfare. Deliveries to Southern California. Phone: (877) 837-4420; Fax: (323) 395-0877 Remember, everyone involved with medical marijuana is a patient or a (Hours: Open 7 Days; 10a to 9p caregiver. They are caring and compassionate to all patients, but especially new ones. However, as long as any dispensary in the state has the potential of being raided, there is an underlying feeling of mistrust laced with a touch of fear that is unavoidable. Most dispensaries want For New Patients patients not to linger outside or draw attention to the facility. As patients, there is no need to worry about your personal safety or legality. Patients are not the target of the raids. By following basic common sense guidelines like storing medication out-of-sight in a bag and Caregivers Only or pocket before leaving the dispensary is a good habit to develop. Of course, there is no medicating in cars or parking-lots or anywhere close to a dispensary. Please don’t go to a near-by public park to medicate. The local authorities are often looking for such activities. Any behavior WELCOME to the community of contradictions. Now that you have your that draws attention from the public or the police is not good common recommendation, it is important to become familiar with Proposition 215. sense patient behavior. Most every medical marijuana facility has copies either posted or To move medicine, even the smallest amounts, lock it in the glove available along with other resource materials. box or car trunk where the driver cannot have access to the medicine Having access to the web is very helpful to patients. Be sure to while driving. Always have your medical marijuana patient ID card on check-out and bookmark these popular web sites: your person when moving from dispensary to home. www.canormal.com www.weedtracker.com There is a genuine sense of community at medical marijuana www.asa.com www.gkmagazine.net events. Many events are hosted throughout the state. Weedtracker.Com www.mpp.com www.Amazon.com hosts meet and greets several times a year in Los Angeles and San In addition to checking out the web, be sure to glance through Francisco. There are several annual events like the Wonders of Greenkind’s Patient Resource Directory for the names and locations of Cannabis, the San Francisco Cannabis Cup and much smaller medicinal facilities in your area. Most dispensaries maintain a healthy dispensary-hosted gatherings. Sharing with other patients is always time web presence and the individual sites will give the new patient and well spent. It is a pleasure meeting new people and old friends. caregiver an idea of what to expect at any particular dispensary. Never The medical marijuana community is made-up from all segments be shy about asking questions. Every patient was a new patient at some of society. There is no typical patient or caregiver. Younger and older point and felt unfamiliar with the vocabulary, terms and procedures patients and those from differing backgrounds, cultures and traditions associated with medicine and dispensaries. find a common ground in our community. Patients are usually eager Each facility will have a set of procedures and rules that are strictly to meet new patients. Our medicine seems to connect us is a enforced by trained and experienced security guards. Each will have wonderful way. extensive surveillance systems and strict security. Security procedures and serving the patient are the top priorities of every dispensary, but sometimes it feels, especially new patients, like Over, Down, Direction ALASKA (11,6,N) security takes priority. e.g., 3 over, 1 down, east CALIFORNIA (1,10,NE) Each city, county and township seems to have differing laws governing the dispensing of medicine. It gets confusing especially when COLORADO (12,1,S) traveling throughout the state. There may be applications to fill-out and HAWAII (4,9,NE) your information will most likely be entered into a dispensary patient MAINE (15,7,S) database. ID will be verified via the secured state card computer site, Oakland Cooperative card or your medical recommendation provider. MICHIGAN (10,5,SW) Regardless how well you become known to your dispensary MONTANA (7,3,W) management and security team, proper ID and doctor’s recommendation NEVADA (7,10,E) will always be required for entry. This is true anywhere medication can be obtained. CANNABIS NEW MEXICO (2,6,SE) California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, very recently issued state PUZZLE OREGON (2,10,SE) operating guidelines for dispensaries and together with the newly HINTS implemented state patient ID program will eventually standardize and RHODE ISLAND (14,11,N) streamline procedures statewide. Currently, we are in a period of FROM VERMONT (7,13,NW) transition which may last for several months or longer. PAGE 43 WASHINGTON (4,8,E) The strict security associated with dispensaries is somewhat put-

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“I would not have the Justice Department prosecuting and raiding medical marijuana users,” Obama said. “It’s not a good use of our resources.”

f the respondents to a question posted on There is new hope in the air. American’s are in- Predictify.Com asking if Obama would keep spired that social-rights movements do make the dif- O his campaign promise to medical marijuana ference in the long haul. It may be taking much longer patients, 89% voted that Obama would keep his promise. than anyone thought, but American’s highest value is One respondent said that she knew he would keep his the freedom to choose — and that includes us and our promise because Obama is her senator and he has kept medicine. his promises. Our story has yet to be told to the greater society. We have a promise from President-Elect Obama No medical marijuana advocate has been on Oprah yet. that DEA raids will not be a good use of our national re- The several decade-long disinformation campaign has sources. This may translate into decriminalization if been successful. Yet, the marijuana books are being what Obama stated August 21, 2004 remains his opin- written both fiction and non-fiction. They are being ion these 4 years later. The economy may also stimu- published. Check out Amazon.Com. Films and docu- late economist and “green” industries to take a second mentaries are being shot and edited. There are artists look at hemp. Many seemingly impossible things have and poets, doctors and lawyers working to tell the story been happening lately. of hemp and marijuana. Only a couple of years ago There is real hope Obama will suspend the DEA marijuana stories barely made the nightly news. Now raids come January 20th and at some point take mea- it is commonplace to see familiar faces informing and sures to decriminalize marijuana. Add to that, several educating, usually in reference to a raid or legislation. election victories. From Hilo, Hawaii to Massachusetts, Times are changing and we have a new, fresh op- voters made their opinion of cannabis known. Massa- portunity to state our case and restore dignity and ac- chusetts’ decriminalization of marijuana and Michigan ceptance to our medicine. Since November 4th, we have becoming the 13th state to legalize medical marijuana thirteen seeds planted in thirteen stars of Old Glory. are gains. Although Hilo voters passed a lowest prior- Have we have reached colonial status? We all know what ity resolution, the county police chief said, in an Asso- thirteen well-placed seeds can produce in a very short ciated Press article, that a resolution is not a law, so his time. department will not acknowledge the resolution and will continue to prosecute marijuana violations. Other cities with lowest priority resolutions, including Hilo, are Denver, Colorado, and Eureka Springs, HAPPY Arkansas, while California has 5 lowest priority cities including, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Barbara, Santa HOLIDAYS Monica, and West Hollywood. It might be a little prema- ture to get out the party hats and start the celebration, but there is progress enough to relish hope for the end AND A to the raids. The new administration seems willing to consider PROSPEROUS the reality that there is a medical marijuana movement. Perhaps our federal representatives will act on the behalf of patients. The feds certainly are not our new best NEW YEAR friends as long as marijuana is categorized under Sched- ule 1. There is much confusion and conflict within the DEAR READERS! states with marijuana laws on the local and state levels and with the DEA. Obama is bringing a different tone — Greenkind Magazine Staff to government, and the new administration may be more receptive but the burden to push forward certainly remains ours.

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omulan is known to patient connoisseurs Romulan flowers on a 56–63 day cycle or if grown out- as one of medical cannabis’s most distinc- doors, harvested in mid-October when the buds start burst- tive strains. Smelling of robust grapes and ing with resin. Curing, as always, is as important as the grow- R black pepper with a smooth and tangy ing process. After your harvested plant is dry, store the fresh bubblegum-grape taste and more than buds in an airtight glass jar and keep that jar in a dry, dark, enough strength to ease the pain of tired muscles, nausea, cool place for 2–6 weeks. Check on your buds everyday dur- and sleeplessness. ing the curing process, open the jars and carefully move the Romulan is one of the most recommended strains for buds around in the jar and let them chill out for an hour a day patients who require very heavy 100% Indicas, the type of with the lid off. Also, ALWAYS CHECK FOR MOLD! cannabis that comforts body pain, wasting, and insomnia. The able Lady Rom received her name from her When cultivating Romulan, be ready for a beautiful strength. So strong she could “dent your head” and make jade green plant with purple stems. Keep her short and you resemble the alien Romulans from television’s Star Trek. bushy, and give her plenty of room for her branches to It is a California strain crossed with White Rhino that spread out. Indoors or outdoors, she is a moderate yielder also has roots in the Indica Kush family. Romulan was best used for potency, not quantity. The drier the climate, brought north and grown on Vancouver Island in the 1970s. the better since the buds will be thick and chunky and could She has since made her way back to California and into the be susceptible to mold. Keep a close eye on these girls! counters of our finest dispensaries.

During the holiday season take extra care to store infused edibles safely from children and pets. PLEASE MEDICATE RESPONSIBLY.

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